Description: An older man who is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, he is not a threatening figure. He wears his black hair up in a very large beehive style do. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His necromantic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. After a long history of fighting, Theren and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Revenge; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 1700 gp. Violet garnet (900 gp). Onyx (60 gp).

Description: This tall, slender woman wears a tan armored body suit, with a simple black line shooting up and back down. Her moppish blonde hair is in a traditional bowl cut. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Herbalist. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC; and to reunite with her old friends

Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 40000 sp.

Description: Standing 4'3", this man tends to wear a large brown jacket. He has a very tight haircut. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His mother worked until he suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. He had to support his now crippled mother and took his mother's old job. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and to settle down with his crush

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Military, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Chalcedony (20 gp).

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she is renowned for her bright tan dresses and hats. Her auburn hair is thinning but still full. She has brown eyes.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: The child of a Marshal, who enjoyed hunting, Althaea was taken on many hunting expeditions. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Military, Nature, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp).