Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a worn and beaten armor. He has done his best to style his brown hair to look like a famous performer. His skin is flawless and his hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 55. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. Kyle enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Kyle lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. 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 his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Insane, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 600 gp. Moonstone (80 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp).

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a green coat. He sports a long silver beard, and similarly colored long hair. He has hazel eyes and a green hat with a red feather.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. His childhood dream was to be a Unemployed, but he was a colossal failure. He's also a talented Unemployed, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and expand his business

Flaws: Impulsive, Lazy. Bonds: Poor, Job, Religious. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He has done his best to style his white hair to look like a famous performer. He has hazel eyes and a red hat with a tan feather.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 100 gp. Carnelian (80 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western woman is abnormally tall. She sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. She has dyed her greying black hair a little too much giving a sharp black color. Her gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Apothecary born in the past three hundred years. 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, Ermina is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: Born in the west to a Apothecary, Ermina learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Ermina has worked very hard to control her curse. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 3 years.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Apothecary responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Religious. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item.