Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a brown suit, white shirt, and brown tie. His brown hair is greasy and uncared for. He is baby faced.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 370 pp. Freshwater pearl (16 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears bulky white painted plate armor. His long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Cook; and to settle down with his crush

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: Eye agate (4 gp).

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he dresses in violet turtlenecks beneath a grey coat with brown slacks. His black hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Server

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 3000 gp. Black opal (1300 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His hair is short and chestnut. His green eyes peer out from beneath his top grey hat.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. Nutae is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His necromantic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Slave, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 5'2". He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head, and his gloved hand is found clutching a monstrous two handed axe. He keeps his white hair in a pixie cut. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Family, Nature, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 600 gp. Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item.