Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears tattered old clothes. His black hair is heavily combed to the right. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 400 gp. Smoky quartz (20 gp). 1 Hourglass. 1 Disguise kit. 1 Masterwork Artisan’s tools.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He is dressed in an above average manner. He has styled his white hair well, parting it to the left. His blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Expand his business; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Addict, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination, and carries kukris. His black hair is cut short. 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 is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Justin grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Justin. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Silver pearl (160 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Azurite (13 gp). 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Masterwork Light wooden shield. 1 Full Plate. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: She wears silk and lounges about seductively. She is portly but not overly obese. Her hair is auburn and curly. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. Her childhood dream was to be a Guard, but she was a colossal failure. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 100 pp.