Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He wears his chestnut hair up. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Ivellios was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. At some point he was captured by dire rats and was tortured. After several years of this he finally managed to escape. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Slave. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. She has wavy white hair. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. Gomory enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Tieflings in the west were limited. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and to protect her home

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Guardian. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 390 gp. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: This fat southern woman has a bulbous nose and wears an entirely black suit with white socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her hair is brown and very short. Her blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Brakka hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her singing career. She uses divination through singing.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. A freak accident while working with her Bather mother left her crippled. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is renowned for his bright black suits and hats. His golden hair is lengthy. His brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Ar-Karo lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 210 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.