Description: 6'10" and muscular, this western man dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His purple hair is unkempt and raggedy. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Masseuse hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. She has styled her chestnut hair well, parting it to the right. This black eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Tiefling in existence. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: The child of southern immigrants she idolized her father. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her father's willingness to do anything to win. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and she wants to get laid

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Criminal record, Has a crush. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 200 gp. Deep green spinel (160 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is dressed in a clean black cloak covering her clean studded leather. Her crest is copper and very short. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. A serious injury left her mother unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm mother. She was granted martial powers by her dying sister.

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

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Debt, Rich. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 370 gp. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: He tends to wear a green poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His silver hair is still thick. His eyes are gold.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Sammal is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Sammal was born the youngest of three triplets. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Sellsword they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Shoemaker, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and doesn't want to be a shoemaker and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 20 pp.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'9". He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His fur is short and red. This amber eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Crown-heir for the past few years.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 1200 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). Jet (100 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Jasper (80 gp).