Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. With a patchy white beard and wild white hair. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

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. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Blue-white diamond (5000 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft white waves gently in the breeze. She has dyed her greying black hair a little too much giving a sharp black color. She has gleaming, smiling gold eyes.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Rieta embodies much of what other species detest in the Tieflings. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Rieta was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

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

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 4000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp).

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She very much looks the part of a Sculptor. She keeps her silver crest in a flapper bob. She has red eyes and a green hat with a tan feather.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: The child of a Sage, who enjoyed hunting, Farideh was taken on many hunting expeditions. Being born in the west, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the west for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way south. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Nature, Family. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 700 pp. Solid gold idol (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (70 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (70 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (60 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (7000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp).

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. Her red fur is smooth and relatively long. Her yellow eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She thrives on attention. She does whatever is in her power to gain the attention of whomever she deems a fit date. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Her martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. In her 17th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her father impaled in their home, and her mother beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Mercenary for hire.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Silver ewer (40 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). Gold and ruby ring (10000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and dresses like a well dressed Tanner does. He keeps his long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. He has blue eyes and a brown hat with a black feather.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Hunter was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 1100 pp. White pearl (130 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Malachite (15 gp).

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Elf, and stands approximately 4'10". She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs, and her gloved hand is found clutching a greataxe. She wears her chestnut hair down. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Agatha hails from a village terrorized by orcs. 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 was granted necromantic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Blue quartz (11 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Amber (150 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Rose (70 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Jade (150 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Jet (150 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp).

Description: She wears a blue cloak and cross-gartered white stockings, and she perpetually has her crossbow ready. Her auburn hair is lengthy. Her eyes are amber.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She tends to her Layabout job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 1400 pp. Sardonyx (60 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Jade (120 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp).