Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He sports a long chestnut beard, and similarly colored long hair. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born in a small desert village. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. 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: Many dire rats want him driven away; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy white stubble. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright violet and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has a hunchback. He is bald on top and has large white tufts of hair around his ears. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Secretive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He tends to wear a large grey jacket. He has a long blonde beard with little hanging trinkets. He has green eyes.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Solomon will drive conversation. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Solomon is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Extrovert, Justice. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Guardian, Enemies. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: She very much looks the part of a Weaver. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. She has done her best to style her red hair to look like a famous performer. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: She got into the Weaver business at a young age. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She tends to her Weaver job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Attractive. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 700 gp. Sardonyx (20 gp).