Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His silver hair is braided into rings. This green eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. 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 has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military, Family. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 400 pp. Pink pearl (90 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Onyx (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants. She wears her black hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: She was born in a small desert village. A freak accident while working with her Doctor father left her crippled. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Nature, In love. Occupation: Cook

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Gold and ruby ring (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Animal Trainer. Her hair is long and red with streaks of silver, and is pulled back with small grey clips. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has achieved small success as a Animal Trainer.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and she wants revenge against dire rats

Flaws: Addict, Lazy. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 8000 gp. Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Fire opal (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: With tan face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Barber. He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length lavender fur. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. 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 got into the Barber business at a young age. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He has achieved small success as a Barber.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: In love, Job. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 10000 gp. Smoky quartz (30 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Blue-white diamond (2000 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Rose (30 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Coral (100 gp). Jet (100 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Jade (100 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: He wears tan trousers with green and violet striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 3'7" when asserting himself. He sports a flattop hair cut. This amber eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He is a Deep Scion in disguise. A gifted student he started as a Armorer, but he got bored and became a Junk Dealer. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Junk Dealer for the past few years.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job, Family. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 7000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (70 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (70 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He wears a small hat to cover his moderate length silver hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are black.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He takes great joy in being the best Adventurer in town.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Adventurer responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1300 pp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He tends to wear a large tan jacket. He wears his auburn hair up. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Fonkin was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Banker work with an outfit from a few towns over. Banker work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. In the meantime he has taken over work as a Banker and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Optimist, Justice. Bonds: Poor, Job, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Black pearl (1500 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Moss agate (10 gp).