Description: He is scrawny and has patchy brown stubble. He prefers to wear flannel. He has a hunchback. He has styled his brown hair well, parting it to the right. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Paelias grew up listening to his father's many stories. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 300 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Silver ewer (50 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (5000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat, marred by beers. His chestnut hair is still thick. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered north to less war torn lands. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and he wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, PTSD. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 400 pp. White pearl (140 gp).

Description: This man wears dark leathers with embroidery. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His hair is short and white. His half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature glaive.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 100 pp. A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.