Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He carries a battered sai and tarnished greatsword as well. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes are violet.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 100 gp. Deep green spinel (110 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp).

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'2" when asserting himself. His long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Richard speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the south. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 100 gp. Silver pearl (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears a simple white robe with black stripes complete with hood. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized sapphire on his right hand. His black hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He has gray eyes and a white hat with a black feather.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. 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 remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 40000 cp. Chrysoprase (30 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp).

Description: She is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. She has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. With bright brown hair. Her skin is flawless and her amber eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: Her psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. 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 has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.