Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'7" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His head has been shaved. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Traki lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His parents were killed by dire rats in a raid when he was still a young child. The dire rats captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 9000 gp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (80 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (80 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a brown cloak and cross-gartered tan stockings. His fur is short and cinnamon. His eyes are green and beady.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Flame will drive conversation. Flame is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Rich. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 8000 gp. A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 6'3" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears a white shirt with thin pastel vertical stripes and black pants. Her silver hair is thinning but still full. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and she desires to right it; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Amber (60 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a simple blue robe with black stripes complete with hood. She has no hair. She has green eyes.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of goblins once and for all.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She wants revenge against goblins; and she is greedy

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Military, Rich. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Amber (60 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). White opal (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). White opal (900 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Sard (30 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a worn and beaten armor. His hair is long and auburn with streaks of blonde, and is pulled back with small white clips. His beard is blonde, braided, and well cared for. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Tod speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Tod lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. He became a Healer soon after.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military, Family, Job. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 3000 gp. Tourmaline (110 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His golden hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He works hard and plays hard.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the east. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Insane, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 12000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and wears a grey armored body suit, with a simple white line shooting up and back down. His hair is cut close to his head. This green eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. Alberich is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 1900 pp. Alexandrite (200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Jade (150 gp). 1 Major magic item.