Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His silver hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his small brown hat.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He was taken from his home at a very young age. After a long history of fighting, Dean and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 6000 gp. Solid gold idol (1000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (100 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears a simple black robe with tan stripes complete with hood. Her crest is bronze, silky, and of moderate length. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her gold eyes.

Personality: She hates brigands. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She wants revenge against brigands; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 900 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears a yellow collared shirt and blue skirt. She accessorizes with a grey scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her eyes are likewise brown. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and she desires to right it

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 2'9" and muscular, this eastern woman very much looks the part of a Bather. Her auburn hair is thinning but still full. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Born in the east to a Bather, Stacee learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 6000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Tiefling, and stands approximately 5'0". He wears a black vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His grey leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his black boots flare out at the collars, and his gloved hand is found clutching a mace. His black hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are likewise red. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 1000 pp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 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 (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he dresses in white turtlenecks beneath a red coat with green slacks. His blonde hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of brigands may trigger it at times.

History: Born in the east to a Locksmith, Krûk learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Locksmith and was forced into it by his family.

Bonds: Guardian, Enemies, Job, Family. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 900 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp).

Description: She is typically in her Brewer uniform, and she perpetually has her mace ready. Her hair is silver, silky, and of moderate length. Her gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Born in the west to a Brewer, Rosalind learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. A freak accident while working with her Doctor father left her crippled. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to settle down with her crush

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Has a crush. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 6000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item.