Description: This younger middle-aged man wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His blonde hair has been sun bleached extensively. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Barendd was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Bonds: In love, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp).

Description: She wears a white collared shirt and black skirt. She accessorizes with a violet scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 4'9" when asserting herself. Her auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She has a dull look in her violet eyes.

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 child with a great deal of painting talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. A freak accident while working with her Knight mother left her crippled. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Many dire rats want her driven away; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He dresses like a well dressed Fisher does, marred by beers. His brown hair is thinning but still full. He has brown eyes and a tan hat with a white feather.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Fisher.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and expand his business

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 14000 sp.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He keeps his beige fur in a flapper bob. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was born in the west. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Disciplined. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 1400 gp. Pink pearl (70 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. She has a long brown ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She has never given up on her writing dream.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south; and to protect her home

Ideals: Justice, Entrepeneur, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 100 sp.