Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he very much looks the part of a Bather. He keeps his long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He uses divination through singing.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Rurik was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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. He became a Bather soon after.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Mentor, Debt. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized white coat, and is pretty ugly. His hair is brown and curly. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Revenge.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 370 gp.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a scimitar, but if one is not available she will default to her quarterstaff, and is pretty ugly. Her red hair is still thick. Her fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She wants to get laid; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Shy. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 330 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He keeps his white hair in a pixie cut. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Poor, Slave. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 160 gp. Jet (130 gp).