Description: This malnourished man wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He has a red handlebar mustache and slicked back red hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Gardener hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and he is content

Flaws: Insane, Hedonist, Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 1000 pp. Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp).

Description: A 4'9" western woman, she is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Sculptor. Her cinnamon fur is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. Cloud enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. In her 17th year, her parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Cloud alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Sculptor for hire.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Half-Elven people; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Hedonist, Mundane, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 800 pp. Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Black star sapphire (1500 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He has a missing left arm. He wears white robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a dagger, but if one is not available he will default to his monstrous two handed axe. He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length red hair. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 500 pp. Jet (130 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Emerald (900 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Emerald (900 gp). Hematite (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a green vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His pastel leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his green boots flare out at the collars. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He keeps his black hair in a flapper bob. His black eyes peer out from beneath his small green hat.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Balam was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: Revenge; and many dire rats want him driven away

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep violet leather and dull blue iron scale mail. His chestnut hair is braided into rings. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Antagonistic, Lazy, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 4000 gp. Black pearl (400 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Sard (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned male wears a blue feathered hat and blue clothes. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His blonde hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is content; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (100 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 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). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 6'7" and muscular, this eastern man dresses like a well dressed Brewer does. His beige fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is a great chef.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. 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 achieved small success as a Brewer.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

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

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 7000 gp. Azurite (7 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Jet (160 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Hematite (7 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.