Description: This younger middle-aged man dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His silver hair is knotted and matted. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Uthemar grew up listening to his mother's many stories. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Uthemar has worked very hard to control his curse. During his travels, Uthemar and his party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Uthemar discovered the rest of his party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Uthemar fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing his own horrible transformation.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: In love, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 360 pp. Solid gold idol (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a pot bellied northern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Her bronze crest is heavily combed to the right. Her red eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Merchant arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. At a young age both her parents were killed in an accident. Her uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took her in and had her trained in basic self defense. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture.

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His red hair is lengthy. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He takes great joy in being the best Blacksmith in town.

History: Valafar was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He took after his mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his mother taught him to defend himself. When his mother died while fighting illithids, the young Valafar began to lead the lost caravan. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He carries a battered sickle and tarnished axe as well. His fur is cut close to his head. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Bowyer; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Has a crush, Rich. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 110 pp. 1 Minor magic item.