Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat. He has a blonde handlebar mustache and slicked back blonde hair. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Expand his business; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Opinionated. Bonds: Religious, Immigrant, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 2000 gp. Rhodochrosite (10 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Sard (50 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Citrine (50 gp).

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His long silver hair reaches down to his waist. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Bertram was raised in a hard working conservative environment. In his 15th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Bertram alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has achieved small success as a Shepherd.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers.

Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Job, Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: This man wears a green cloak and cross-gartered grey stockings, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His brown hair is long and unkept. His red eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Barkeep arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Barkeep work with an outfit from a few towns over. Barkeep work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 12 years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 32000 sp. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield.

Description: She is a husky woman, who is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. Her orange fur has been sun bleached extensively. Her green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Brewer profession.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Elven companion (her 'brother'). She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (80 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (80 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears a black costume with the symbols of her god on her torso. She has done her best to style her blonde hair to look like a famous performer. Her blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Puyet speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Hedonist, Mundane. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: Obsidian (11 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp).