Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a brown armored body suit, with a simple red line shooting up and back down. He has a silver handlebar mustache and slicked back silver hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was born in the south. In his 14th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Orsik alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it

Flaws: Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1000 gp. Rock crystal (60 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Black pearl (400 gp).

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing tan cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her chestnut hair is knotted and matted. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

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

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Greedy, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Slave. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1 Chain shirt.

Description: This northern woman wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her fur is gray and curly. She has blue eyes and a pastel hat with a green feather.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: The child of a Map Maker, who enjoyed hunting, Great was taken on many hunting expeditions. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a large cave. She would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the plains due to the painful memories there. Great took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up longsword and armor she uses now. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and she feels threatened by others

Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 200 gp. Solid gold idol (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). 1 Masterwork Thieves’ tools.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He prefers to wear white clothing when he does not wear armor. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He has all his life been fascinated with writing.

History: Khrosh was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 500 gp.