Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears long strands of ruby and short brown dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His gray fur is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 6000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Brown diamond (6000 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Rose (20 gp).

Description: She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with tan colored cloaks and clothing. She has slicked back auburn hair. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Thiala's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Ideals: Impeccable, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, Disease. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 9000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (10 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His hair is cut close to his head. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Rolf was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 800 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He has a large red mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his white robe. He sports a long brown beard, and similarly colored long hair. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Halfling conditions. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and a strong sense of loyalty to elven people

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Fearful, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1500 pp. Golden pearl (130 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Jade (130 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Jade (130 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Onyx (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His red hair is still thick. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. A friendly and beautiful Half-Elf, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Persistence. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 1800 pp. Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Citrine (40 gp). White opal (1000 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Moss agate (12 gp).

Description: She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing yellow cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her white hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She hates dire rats. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Her arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 3 years.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and expand her business

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 7000 gp. Zircon (30 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Coral (140 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 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: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with green colored cloaks and clothing. His long green crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gold eyes.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with writing. He constantly tries to fill his life with writing. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Dragonborns in the north were limited. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1100 pp. Solid gold idol (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (90 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp).