Description: An older man who is dressed in an above average manner, he is not a threatening figure. His silver hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. In his 14th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Mâku alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 370 gp. 1 Magnifying glass.

Description: She is renowned for her bright red dresses and hats, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 3'1" when asserting herself. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She is an amazing painter.

History: Gifted from a young age, Thea studied abroad. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered music. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by drow, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a tan suit, black shirt, and green tie. His black hair is unkempt and raggedy. He is baby faced.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Naill grew up listening to his mother's many stories. Naill abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Gifted, Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 100 gp. Rhodochrosite (14 gp).

Description: He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly kukris and hammers. He has done his best to style his brown fur to look like a famous performer. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Architect arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Criminal record, Attractive, Rich, Family. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 1300 sp.