Description: This late middle aged man is renowned for his bright brown suits and hats and is in decent physical shape. He keeps his auburn hair in a flapper bob. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. 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: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac, Cynical. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This late middle aged man wears a tight fitting green shirt and pants and is in decent physical shape. He is bald on top and has large golden tufts of hair around his ears. His ears are large.

Personality: Kyle wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Fighter, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Humans in Kyle's homeland. Kyle decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Disciplined, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. His blonde hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a rose scrunchie. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 3000 cp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork Heavy wooden shield. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears white leather gloves, a white jacket, and tight pants. He has done his best to style his silver hair to look like a famous performer. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

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 believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Born to a Herbalist, his mother struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Spy hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Spy

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

Possessions: 1400 sp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: Standing 5'8", this man prefers to wear grey pants and tee shirts. His brown hair is matted, messy, and big. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Some 4 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Trym never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: He is content; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Philantrophist, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 17000 cp.