Description: He is wearing a long, blue, dusty cloak. He is physically well-built. His silver hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: His druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He always admired druidic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

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

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a white costume with the symbols of strength on his torso. His chestnut hair is unkempt and raggedy. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Body Guard who has hired him part-time. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Body Guard hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and many dire rats want him driven away

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 270 gp.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He has a small bristly mustache and wavy chestnut hair. His face is scarred and worn.

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 misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: This malnourished woman is dressed in a clean blue cloak covering her clean studded leather. Her silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Siffress isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Slave. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: Sard (70 gp).