Description: He wears dull grey sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed dagger, just in case. He carries with him a set of daggers, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He has dyed his greying red hair a little too much giving a sharp red color. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

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 is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ralf grew up listening to his father's many stories. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Miner. He's also a talented Barkeep, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and expand his business

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 500 sp. Amber (90 gp). 1 Everburning torch.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a black tunic with tan highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around his shoes. He has done his best to style his rusty crest to look like a famous performer. This red eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Pijjirik lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: He's in love; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Family, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: Hematite (5 gp).

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'5". She usually wears her brown robe and has her axe always slung over her shoulder. She keeps her long white fur kept up in a rat tail. This green eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Dagger hails from a village terrorized by drow. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and she wants revenge against drow

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful, Greedy. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 130 gp. Moss agate (5 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her beige fur is smooth and relatively long. She has hazel eyes and a pastel hat with a tan feather.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: The child of western immigrants she idolized her mother. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered music. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She is content; and she has a crush on the local laborer

Ideals: Fighting, Justice, Professionalism, Artistic. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A 3'7" eastern man, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His auburn hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His parents were killed by illithids in a raid when he was still a young child. The illithids captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1000 cp. Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp).