Description: This man wears a brown costume with the symbols of the sun god on his torso. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on his left hand. His hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: His druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. 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 knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Persistence, Logical, Gifted. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 370 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She wears just a brown suit. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly daggers and clubs. She wears a colorful flower in her beige fur. Her amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. She also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Beast was born the youngest of three triplets. As a very small child her family refused to pay dues to a local crime lord, who ordered them killed. Her mother, a somewhat powerful mage sought to protect her and cast a teleportation spell that whisked her away. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and she desires to right it

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Criminal record, Attractive, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears black painted combat armor at almost all times. Her black hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Uzza was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She's also a talented Butcher, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Job. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: Sardonyx (30 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears a tight fitting blue shirt and pants, and a wedding ring on her left hand. She is bald on top and has large black tufts of hair around her ears. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are hazel.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety.

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Fearful. Bonds: In love, Military. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: This slender man stands about 3'1". He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His hair is auburn and very short. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. Bundrigo enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 200 gp. Azurite (11 gp). Black opal (800 gp).