Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He wears a deerstalker hat to hide his balding. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Born in the west to a Doctor, Eberdeb learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. In his 11th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Eberdeb alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He's also a talented Performer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and an old rival family wants him found

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Family, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 34000 sp.

Description: He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with writing. He constantly tries to fill his life with writing. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Gifted from a young age, Robert studied abroad. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He was granted druidic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 80 gp. Azurite (12 gp).

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears just a grey suit. Her red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. Her hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Audhild speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Audhild lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her first spouse was a Engraver, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: To unite with her sister; and she wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive, Greedy. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 4000 cp. 1 Antitoxin.

Description: This man stands a little under 6'5" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is typically in his Architect uniform. His long brass crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Bidreked was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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 became a Architect soon after.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and balancing his hectic life and new architect responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 220 gp.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her black fur has been sun bleached extensively. Her blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Flaws: Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Military, Rich. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 70 gp.