Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he prefers to wear flannel. His moppish brown hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: Dorn hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Bowyer. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Bowyer for hire.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 4000 cp. 2 Thunderstones.

Description: She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born in the north to a Animal Trainer, Shaena learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by illithids. Shaena was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers; and to be a stableman again

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned female typically wears brown cloth garments or leather armor. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her golden hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. Her brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She can't help but pocket interesting objects she comes across

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family A freak accident while working with her Painter mother left her crippled. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Flaws: Insomniac, Disease, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Rock crystal (30 gp).

Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His crest, while still mostly scarlet, has prominent grey streaks. His fierce red eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Donaar is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A freak accident while working with his Mason mother left him crippled. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Depressed, Disease. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 110 gp.