Description: Runty and weak-looking, he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep white leather and dull black iron scale mail. His long white hair reaches down to his waist. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. 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 wizard, Osco was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. In his 15th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Osco alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Osco was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He is portly but not overly obese. He keeps his black fur in a pixie cut. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. 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. 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: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 17000 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (5000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Gold and ruby ring (5000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: An older woman who is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time, she is not a threatening figure. She wears her brass crest up. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: The child of a Seamstress, who enjoyed hunting, Akra was taken on many hunting expeditions. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Dragonborns in the west were limited. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane, Disease. Bonds: Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 11000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp).

Description: With yellow face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears just a black suit. He has a white handlebar mustache and slicked back white hair. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Family. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 600 pp. Golden pearl (40 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp).

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, she wears a tan shirt with thin brown vertical stripes and green pants. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. She has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Phann grew up listening to her father's many stories. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Halfling companion (her 'brother'). She has dedicated herself to building a better village for her children.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and to reunite with her old friends

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1000 gp. Bloodstone (20 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). Coral (70 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Jade (70 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Coral (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears a tight fitting green shirt and pants. He has done his best to style his red hair to look like a famous performer. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Nirgel was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor, Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 9000 gp. Star rose quartz (60 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Blue diamond (5000 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His fur is orange and very short. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Tricking hails from a village terrorized by giants. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle.

Flaws: Depressed, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 12000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp).