Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He keeps his chestnut hair in a pixie cut. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Knight arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Zook was orphaned to a temple shortly after his birth. He was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above himself and to hold his god always in his heart. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and revenge

Ideals: Professionalism, Philantrophist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: This woman stands a little under 6'8" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears a robe, a symbol of magic around her neck, and a axe on her belt. Her rusty crest is singed and shortened. She has a dull look in her red eyes.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Born in the west to a Dyer, Korinn learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Dyer. She has achieved small success as a Dyer.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Greedy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 2800 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She is a pot bellied eastern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears bulky brown painted plate armor. Her blonde hair is heavily combed to the right. She has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born in the east her family was never financially stable. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated, Logical. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 500 sp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Her chestnut hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Hrathy was born with her father's beautiful face. She worked as a nervous Farmer and found it very stressful. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 10000 cp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He has styled his auburn hair well, parting it to the right. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Courier for hire.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Courier responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 2300 sp.