Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'11" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He dresses like a well dressed Bookbinder does. He keeps his black hair in a flapper bob. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. 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. He's also a talented Sculptor, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Bookbinder responsibilities is difficult; and money/treasure

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. Her hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. At a young age both her parents were killed in an accident. Her uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took her in and had her trained in basic self defense. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many dire rats want her driven away; and retire the richest woman in the south

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Criminal record. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 200 gp. Pink pearl (120 gp).

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears grey painted combat armor at almost all times. Her tied-back hair is golden. Her hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: She is a Slaad in disguise. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She has dedicated herself to building a better kind of golem.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 4000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. She wears a fancy white dress. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her hair is white and very short. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She thrives on attention. She does whatever is in her power to gain the attention of whomever she deems a fit date. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 4000 sp. Solid gold idol (400 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp).