Description: He wears black painted combat armor at almost all times. He is portly but not overly obese. His silver crest is knotted and matted. He has gleaming, smiling gold eyes.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his 14th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Baradad alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: A plain young-adult 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. He has shaved his head bald. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he prefers to wear flannel. His gold crest has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are a pleasant red.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp).

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. She wears a broad hat to cover her moderate length auburn hair. She has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Kithri was born the youngest of three triplets. Being born in the north, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the north for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way east. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Military, Family. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Masterwork studded leather.