Description: A plain young-adult man, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His auburn hair is thinning but still full. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Dean has worked very hard to control his curse. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and to reunite with his old friends

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Guardian, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman is renowned for her bright grey dresses and hats. Her silver hair is heavily combed to the right. She has violet eyes.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Matilda liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Family. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 800 gp. Banded agate (16 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man prefers to wear flannel, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His golden hair is lengthy. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: Hubert was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Priest work with an outfit from a few towns over. Priest work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and further expansion of business

Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: Jasper (40 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She stands about 5'5" and is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing red cape and mantle trimmed with soft grey waves gently in the breeze. Her right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her head has been shaved. Her amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Susannah hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 200 gp. Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Fire opal (700 gp).