Description: This exceptionally lanky man is typically in his Adventurer uniform. His golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 13 years.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 7000 gp. Aquamarine (500 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Amber (120 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Banded agate (8 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He prefers to wear red clothing when he does not wear armor. He keeps his long red hair kept up in a rat tail. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. The war was a terrible time for him, and Oren does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. When Oren reached his early adolescence his Halfling mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Depressed, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Sard (40 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Jet (130 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He wears a deerstalker hat to cover his moderate length gray fur. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Shifting has worked very hard to control his curse. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it

Flaws: Shy, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: In love, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 2000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 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 (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She prefers to wear blue clothing when she does not wear armor. Her hair is long and black with streaks of blonde, and is pulled back with small blue clips. Her eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: Lorilla was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Mercenary for the past few years.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Athletic, Joker, Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 4000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp).

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, she has a large grey mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her brown robe. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She hates gnolls. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. As a young child she wandered into the woods despite her mother's warnings against it. Afterwards she claimed she had encountered gnolls who tried to eat her hand. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Flaws: Addict, Impulsive. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (30 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a yellow coat. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has brown eyes and a yellow hat with a red feather.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Wymar will drive conversation. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Wymar hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Half-Elven conditions. He's also a talented Assassin, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 6000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp).

Description: She dresses well, wearing brown shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. She carries with her a set of quarterstaffs, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her lavender fur is lengthy. Her hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. When Kite reached her early adolescence her Tabaxi mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Kite fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Military. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Hematite (12 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Jet (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Onyx (40 gp).