Description: This man dresses like a well dressed Mayor does. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His black hair is still thick. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born into a rich family. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Mayor for the past few years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 210 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He wears baggy red pantaloons and a green scarf, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 3'2" when asserting himself. His golden hair, when down, is lengthy. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: He hates brigands. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Revenge; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Artistic, Persistence. Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her quarterstaff, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. Her gold crest is long and unkept. Her eyes are likewise red.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her poetry with anyone who is interested.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Driindar has worked very hard to control her curse. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and many dire rats want her driven away

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Family. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: Zircon (70 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: She is a mite stocky and has a large pastel mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her black robe. She has done her best to style her brown fur to look like a famous performer. Her eyes are green and beady.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Shifting was born the youngest of three triplets. She became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Banker

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

Possessions: 120 gp.