Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears dark leathers with embroidery. His blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. 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: Born to a Guard, his mother struggled to pay the bills. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered south to less war torn lands. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it

Flaws: Terse, PTSD. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. His auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes are gray.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Beggar for the past few years.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'1". He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Cartwright. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

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 will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: His divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Cartwright. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, In love, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 270 gp.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears a simple white robe with violet stripes complete with hood. His red hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 1400 sp. Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Jet (70 gp). Citrine (20 gp). 1 Silk rope.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He dresses like a well dressed Brewer does. His copper crest is matted, messy, and big. His eyes are a pleasant gold.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born in the south to a Brewer, Pandjed learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He worked as a nervous Brewer and found it very stressful. He's also a talented Tailor, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 100 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item.