Description: 3'2" and muscular, this eastern man wears white leather gloves, a white jacket, and tight pants. He is bald on top and has large black tufts of hair around his ears. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Damien hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Insane. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 600 pp. Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Gold and ruby ring (9000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This man likes to wear ponchos typically of a light white in addition to tight pants, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His white hair is knotted and matted. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Hamil was born the youngest of three triplets. His first spouse was a Crown-heir, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (90 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is lean but muscular and is dressed in a clean white cloak covering her clean studded leather. She keeps her long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. Her skin is flawless and her green eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: She was born into a rich family. A freak accident while working with her Guard father left her crippled. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 1000 gp. Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 3'11" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He has styled his black hair well, parting it to the right. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Baern was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His first spouse was a Barrister, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Fortune-teller for the past few years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 1200 pp. Hematite (6 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Pink diamond (6000 gp). Jet (160 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Amber (160 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Iolite (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. She wears her silver hair up. Her eyes are brown and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Shava was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. When Shava reached her early adolescence her Elf father 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. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Job, Mentor, Military. Occupation: Cook

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 16000 gp. Golden pearl (100 gp). Jade (100 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. With wild golden hair. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Elf in existence. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She was raised in a island tribe. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the island to a summer home near a large cave. She would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the island due to the painful memories there. Anastrianna took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up bow and armor she uses now. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Fighting, Justice, Logical. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Nature, Military. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 4000 gp. Banded agate (10 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 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. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She very much looks the part of a Bather. Her silver hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. 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 ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Bather for the past few years.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 3000 gp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (20 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp).