Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a tattered pair of loose tan pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His silver hair is singed and shortened. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: Born to a Mercenary, his mother struggled to pay the bills. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Halfling activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Halfling doctor. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Aramil was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the dire rats.

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

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 300 gp. Malachite (6 gp). Onyx (60 gp).

Description: This woman is dressed in an above average manner, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her hair is silver and curly. She has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: Cora speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and money/treasure

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 30 pp. Moonstone (50 gp). Black pearl (700 gp).

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she has the majority of her body covered in plate. She has done her best to style her silver hair to look like a famous performer. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Born in the north to a Bricklayer, Callie learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Bricklayer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bricklayer work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and to be a spice merchant again

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'11" when asserting himself. He wears his black hair up in a very large beehive style do. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. A true patriot, Norman would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the north. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Military, Immigrant, Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her brown hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 200 gp. Amber (150 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item.