Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is renowned for his bright black suits and hats. His brown hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Thervan hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature rapier.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 2800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His golden hair is braided into rings. He has brown eyes and a pastel hat with a white feather.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with singing. He constantly tries to fill his life with singing. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Artistic, Impeccable. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: In love, Job. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 2200 gp. Star rose quartz (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Hematite (9 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he tends to wear a white poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He has dyed his greying red hair a little too much giving a sharp red color. His skin is flawless and his green eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: Suhnae was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. In his 14th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Suhnae alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Disciplined, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 4000 gp.

Description: This light-skinned male is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright violet and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He has a silver handlebar mustache and slicked back silver hair. His brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Peren abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature greatsword.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Immigrant, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He wears a white shirt with thin black vertical stripes and pastel pants, and he perpetually has his kukri ready. His hair is brown and curly. His eyes are brown.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Mindartis fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Debt. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 2200 gp. Eye agate (13 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Amber (70 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Star ruby (600 gp).