Description: This slender man stands about 5'9". He is wearing a tight black one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His white hair is knotted and matted. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are red.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: Abad was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Justice, Persistence. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Criminal record. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 1100 gp. Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp).

Description: She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. She has slicked back auburn hair. Her eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Dwarven culture. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Leshanna was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and dwarven compassion

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Mentor, Rich, Family. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his black robe. His hair is long and blonde with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small tan clips. His beard is golden, braided, and well cared for. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Bounty Hunter but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Gifted, Pacifist. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears suspenders and green workpants. His shirt is white, and he wears a heavy green leather apron most of the time. He has moderate length dark red hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: Mordai lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Mordai abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. After a long history of fighting, Mordai and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Amber (70 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Jacinth (4000 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). White pearl (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.