Description: He tends to wear a yellow poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. With bright white hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are amber.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Doctor. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Caeldrim was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and many dire rats want him driven away

Flaws: Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Family. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 9000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (10 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp).

Description: This eastern man wears brown painted combat armor at almost all times. His clothes are grease stained in places. He keeps his auburn hair in a pixie cut. His eyes are brown.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the east were limited. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 5000 gp. Sardonyx (30 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Sard (30 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp).

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Humans. Her skin is light but she possesses many brown ritualistic tattoos. She wears a simple grey robe with brown stripes complete with hood. Her hair is chestnut, silky, and of moderate length. Her eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: When she was but 3 years old her parents immigrated from the west. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Iolite (50 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He has a long white beard with little hanging trinkets. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. 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: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Bloodstone (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is renowned for his bright tan suits and hats. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized sapphire on his left hand. His long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Spy they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Gardener, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 10000 gp. Moss agate (10 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Rose (80 gp). Iolite (80 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'2" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He dresses like a well dressed Servant does. His fur is cut close to his head. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. 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: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Servant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Servant work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Attractive. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 4000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 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 (10 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). Gold and ruby ring (9000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp).

Description: He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with grey colored cloaks and clothing. He carries a battered warhammer and tarnished club as well. He has auburn hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Chad is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Chad fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Depressed, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 800 pp. Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Rose (80 gp).