Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His white hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Paelias hails from a village terrorized by illithids. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. Being a Roofer kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Enemies, Criminal record. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 2800 sp. Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She is in excellent shape and dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her brown hair is still thick. Her eyes are likewise green. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She bought a scimitar and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Nature. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 160 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: Standing 3'1", this man wears suspenders and white workpants. His shirt is blue, and he wears a heavy white leather apron most of the time. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was raised in a island tribe. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 300 sp. Rhodochrosite (16 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears just a black suit. His blonde hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a butterfly scrunchie. His hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: Gifted from a young age, Uthûg studied abroad. Uthûg was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Uthûg decided he wanted neither the life of his mother nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He's also a talented Doctor, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and expand his business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Criminal record, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 190 gp. 4 Thunderstones.

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). 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: To reunite with his old friends; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Bonds: Criminal record, Enemies, Nature, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 200 sp.