Description: He wears a yellow shirt with thin white vertical stripes and brown pants, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'4" when asserting himself. His long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has brown eyes and a yellow hat with a white feather.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: William lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Like his mother and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Sage. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 15 years.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Optimist, Extrovert. Bonds: Family, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: He wears long strands of topaz and short white dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His long auburn hair reaches down to his waist. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. 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. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and money/treasure

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 100 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is typically in his Crown-heir uniform. He has a very tight haircut. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to be a bricklayer again

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane, Terse. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 140 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He has a missing right leg. He wears a robe, a symbol of strength around his neck, and a morningstar on his belt. His fur is cinnamon and very short. He has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Actor arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Servant they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Actor, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 80 pp. 1 Minor magic item.