Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a tattered pair of loose blue pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His red hair is long and unkept. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud.

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Red garnet (130 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Jet (130 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is typically in his Cartwright uniform. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His long black crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are red.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (10 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp).

Description: This late middle aged woman wears bulky tan painted plate armor and is in decent physical shape. She has shaved her head bald. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Mara's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Mara is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: Gifted from a young age, Mara studied abroad. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 6000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (20 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (20 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp).

Description: An older man who prefers to wear flannel, he is not a threatening figure. His hair is auburn and very short. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Varis isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Elven unity. The war was a terrible time for him, and Varis does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. He always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 1000 pp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (60 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her shield with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. Her silver hair is knotted and matted. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: She was born at the edge of vast plains. She found a children's book about a Halfling Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She was granted druidic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1000 gp. Citrine (50 gp). Coral (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 5'2" southern man, he is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His hair is blonde and curly. His skin is flawless and his amber eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Tabaxi culture. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Theobald grew up listening to his father's many stories. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the south were limited. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 1200 pp. Peridot (20 gp). Rose (20 gp). Fire opal (1600 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp).

Description: 5'2" and muscular, this southern man wears a tight fitting violet shirt and pants. He has dyed his greying brown hair a little too much giving a sharp brown color. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was raised in a mountains tribe. 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 was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Emotional, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Rich. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 9000 gp. Black opal (700 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Jade (70 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Clear bright green emerald (5000 gp). Rose (40 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp).