Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears bulky green painted plate armor. He sports a flattop hair cut. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep white.

Personality: Rimmon is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Tieflings in Rimmon's homeland. Rimmon decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and doesn't want to be a bowyer and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Extrovert, Fighting. Bonds: Family, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 800 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears a white vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her grey leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her white boots flare out at the collars. She sports brown long hair. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady amber eyes.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She tends to her Shipwright job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 11000 sp.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty yellow coat over it. His brown hair is greasy and uncared for. He has green eyes and a yellow hat with a violet feather.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Opinionated, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His lavender fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is content; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 800 gp. Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp).

Description: This woman stands a little under 3'3" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with blue colored cloaks and clothing. Her silver hair is knotted and matted. This violet eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is a Carter first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. Mardnab enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Through the years after Mardnab was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Mardnab's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She has worked as a Carter like her mother before her.

Motivation: Many dire rats want her driven away; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Hedonist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp).

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears silk and lounges about seductively. Her chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: When she was but 4 years old her parents immigrated from the south. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 4000 sp. Aquamarine (200 gp).

Description: She stands about 5'3" and wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized green coat. Her left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. Her skin is flawless and her gold eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She got into the Performer business at a young age. She worked as a nervous Performer and found it very stressful. She has worked as a Performer like her father before her.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Performer responsibilities is difficult; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 1300 gp. Jasper (40 gp).