Description: This man dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on his right hand. His red hair is cut short. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: Theodoric was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His childhood dream was to be a Fisher, but he was a colossal failure. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Joker, Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 700 sp. Jade (130 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His fur is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His skin is flawless and his hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

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 believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: Revenge; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 1200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears a tattered pair of loose pastel pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. She wears a broad hat to hide her balding. Her amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Ethereal embodies much of what other species detest in the Tabaxis. She is very protective of her business, her home, and her spouse. She is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Brewer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. After a long history of fighting, Ethereal and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and seeks redemption

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 24000 cp.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a green shirt with thin brown vertical stripes and tan pants. His crest, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. 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. After a long history of fighting, Azzakh and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 300 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This dark-skinned female tends to wear a large blue jacket. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. She is bald on top and has large chestnut tufts of hair around her ears. Her fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered south to less war torn lands. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Many dire rats want her driven away; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Disease, PTSD. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Banded mail. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This younger middle-aged man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His hair is long and blonde with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small black clips. His beard is auburn, braided, and well cared for. He has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He uses divination through singing.

History: Hoshû was born the youngest of three triplets. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: In love, Rich, Family. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 300 gp. Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp).

Description: With white face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she is dressed in earthy colors with a black and brown handkerchief worn on her right side. She keeps her brown hair in a flapper bob. She has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: Nagrette speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She was granted necromantic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Religious, Rich, Family. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 500 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp).