Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears an entirely brown suit with pastel socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He has shaved his head bald. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Rurik will drive conversation. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was born in the north. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Religious, Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 1000 pp. Solid gold idol (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 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 (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he likes to wear brown tank tops with black pants. His head has been shaved. He wears an eyepatch.

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 is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 1200 pp. Deep green spinel (110 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Sard (70 gp). Carnelian (70 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. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants. Her hair is chestnut and curly. Her gold eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. A friendly and beautiful Tiefling, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 1100 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with singing. He constantly tries to fill his life with singing. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Optimist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Jade (120 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Rose (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Bloodstone (50 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. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he tends to wear a large white jacket, and is pretty ugly. His golden hair is knotted and matted. His green eyes peer out from beneath his small white hat.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Forgetful, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 8000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she tends to wear a large tan jacket. Her red hair is matted, messy, and big. Her blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is a Mason first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Her childhood dream was to be a Masseuse, but she was a colossal failure. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: She is content.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Addict. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 400 pp. Black pearl (500 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Eye agate (16 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His fur is gray, silky, and of moderate length. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his green eyes.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

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: Logical, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1000 gp. Zircon (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp).