Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Locksmith. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Namfoodle is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He tends to his Locksmith job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Fighting, Justice, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict, Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: This slender woman stands about 3'10". She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). She sports auburn long hair. Her eyes are violet.

Personality: She hates gnolls. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Criminal record, Has a crush. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he prefers to wear flannel. His moppish brown hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: Dorn hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Bowyer. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Bowyer for hire.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 4000 cp. 2 Thunderstones.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she prefers to wear grey clothing when she does not wear armor. With wild black hair. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: Ella lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Human conditions. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 10 pp. Citrine (50 gp).