Description: She is scrawny and has patchy white stubble. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with top hat. She has a hunchback. Her moppish white hair is in a traditional bowl cut. This blue eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. At some point she was captured by dire rats and was tortured. After several years of this she finally managed to escape. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Military, Slave. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 11000 gp. Alexandrite (200 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Emerald (1300 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'0". He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His silver hair is unkempt and raggedy. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His first spouse was a Hunter, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Healer and was forced into it by his family; and regain custody of his son

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 4000 gp. Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (60 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (60 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (60 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This light-skinned male is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the west. 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. 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: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 20000 gp. Moonstone (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Jade (70 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Amber (70 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Coral (70 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a red tunic with tan highlights, and long brown pants that bunch up around his shoes. His white hair is heavily combed to the right. His hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born into a rich family. Like his mother and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Bookbinder. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and he wants revenge against dire rats

Flaws: Disease, Shy. Bonds: In love, Rich, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 9000 gp. Azurite (12 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp).

Description: Her left side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She dresses like a well dressed Knight does. Her white hair is cut short. Her gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Knight

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 4000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 6'3" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His blonde hair is lengthy. He has violet eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He has all his life been fascinated with singing.

History: Gifted from a young age, Peter studied abroad. His psionic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he wants to get laid

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 700 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (70 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: She wears a brown cloak and cross-gartered black stockings. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Sporting a chestnut mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She is an amazing painter.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 6000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.