Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He wears violet painted combat armor at almost all times. He has a long black beard with little hanging trinkets. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 1000 cp. 2 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: A 3'2" eastern man, he wears a blue vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His red leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his blue boots flare out at the collars. His long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he is greedy

Ideals: Disciplined, Professionalism, Philantrophist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 4000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her eyes are likewise white.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She uses divination through singing.

History: She was born in a small forest village. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 1300 gp. A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (90 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp).

Description: This dark-skinned male typically wears yellow cloth garments or leather armor. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He sports a long silver beard, and similarly colored long hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Ruler arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and expand his business

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 500 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp).