Description: This malnourished man wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He is bald on top and has large golden tufts of hair around his ears. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Mayor hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 120 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears professional attire. She wears a Stetson hat to hide her balding. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Traulam embodies much of what other species detest in the Elves. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered singing. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 120 gp. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His hair is brown and curly. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Military, Rich. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 100 gp. A small bag of saffron. (20 gp).

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He has wavy blonde hair. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Like his father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Jeweler. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 4000 cp. Rock crystal (40 gp).