Description: This man is very fat, and tends to wear a black poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He wears his brass crest up. His eyes are red and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Beggar. He was granted psionic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: To be a Adventurer again; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Slave. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 130 gp. Eye agate (11 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His black hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 7000 cp.

Description: He is a mite stocky and is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He has copper crest. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Trynnicus was born with his father's beautiful face. 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. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Professionalism, Logical. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: 3'1" and muscular, this southern woman is typically in her Spice Merchant uniform. She wears a broad hat to cover her moderate length golden hair. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Spice Merchant. She tends to her Spice Merchant job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Expand her business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 5000 cp. Hematite (7 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with black colored cloaks and clothing. His silver crest has been sun bleached extensively. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady red eyes.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Dragonborns in the west were limited. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To end his boredom.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 400 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. She has black fur. Her skin is flawless and her amber eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: She got into the Miller business at a young age. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and her religion dominates her actions

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Religious. Occupation: Miller

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 200 sp. 1 Healer’s kit.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned woman, she is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her hair is chestnut and curly. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: She got into the Roofer business at a young age. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Roofer for hire.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His brown hair is long and unkept. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Born to a Guard, his mother struggled to pay the bills. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, In love. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: Her left side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She is wearing a tight brown one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. Her yellow fur is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her eyes are copper and catlike.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. She has never given up on her painting dream.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 150 pp. Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Onyx (20 gp).