Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'5" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He tends to wear a black poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His chestnut hair is heavily combed to the left. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines red.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Pelaios hails from a village terrorized by drow. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Bowyer. He became a Bowyer soon after.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and an old rival family wants him found

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Family, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 8000 gp.

Description: He is typically in his Engraver uniform. He has wavy brown hair. His green eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson grey hat.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. A true patriot, Everard would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. His childhood dream was to be a Spice Merchant, but he was a colossal failure. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and someone believes him a fraud

Bonds: Job, Enemies, Military, Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 8000 gp. Banded agate (13 gp). Brown diamond (6000 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Jade (80 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the south. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Mantus was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Flaws: Depressed, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 4000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat, and is pretty ugly. She has styled her purple hair well, parting it to the left. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Orianna liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and retire the richest woman in the south

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Religious, Nature. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 3000 gp. Chalcedony (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Malachite (15 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears a tan armored body suit, with a simple grey line shooting up and back down, and is pretty ugly. Her hair is short and auburn. Her blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Salanop's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Salanop was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and money/treasure

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 5000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (40 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered singing. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (60 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2900 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (60 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (60 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her gold eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Athletic, Joker, Logical. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 1100 pp. Black pearl (1600 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.