Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'2" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He usually wears his black robe and has his lance always slung over his shoulder. He sports a long chestnut beard, and similarly colored long hair. He has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job, In love. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Superior lock. 1 Simple lock.

Description: This woman is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She hates dire rats. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Rosamund lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. In her 15th year, her parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Rosamund alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and she desires to right it; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: This man wears professional attire. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on his right hand. His auburn hair and beard is wavy and long. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He got into the Dilettante business at a young age. He worked as a nervous Dilettante and found it very stressful. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Dilettante responsibilities is difficult; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 600 gp. Violet garnet (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His white hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. After a long history of fighting, John and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 500 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.