Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His hair is long and auburn with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small grey clips. His beard is white, braided, and well cared for. He is baby faced.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Justice, Entrepeneur, Persistence. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 40 pp.

Description: A 6'5" southern man, he is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Ruler. His gold crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has gleaming, smiling gold eyes.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Born in the south to a Ruler, Nykkan learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Sellsword. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Has a crush, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: American accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This man stands a little under 4'10" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears tan robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a dagger, but if one is not available he will default to his shortspear. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy black hair. His eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: He got into the Healer business at a young age. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Healer for hire.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Persistence, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He carries a battered greataxe and tarnished whip as well. He has no hair. His red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Habor was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 100 sp. 1 Masterwork Artisan’s tools.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His white hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Bertram isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Cook profession.

History: Bertram lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His first spouse was a Cook, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Painter.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Poor, Job, Family. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 150 gp. White pearl (100 gp).