Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a blue coat. His moppish brown hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 26000 sp.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is wearing a long, blue cloak. His hair is long and silver with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small blue clips. His beard is auburn, braided, and well cared for. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. 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 ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Butcher for the past few years.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'5" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is dressed in a clean yellow cloak covering his clean studded leather. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy black hair. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born to a Shipwright, his father struggled to pay the bills. He worked as a nervous Scribe and found it very stressful. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 3'5" and muscular, this western woman is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Like her father and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Shoemaker. 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: Further expansion of business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Disease, Hedonist, Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 100 sp.