Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears dull black sweaters, loose green pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed shortspear, just in case. His hair is auburn and curly. His blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats.

Flaws: Addict, Shy, Lazy. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Violet garnet (500 gp). Citrine (50 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a simple red robe with blue stripes complete with hood, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He has chestnut hair. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson red hat.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His childhood dream was to be a Adventurer, but he was a colossal failure. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: In love, Military, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 100 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp).

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Erevan speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 2000 gp. Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp).