Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His red hair and beard is wavy and long. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Aldous fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

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

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, In love, Religious. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Soapmaker. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. A true patriot, Frederick would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Soapmaker arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Terse, Ugly. Bonds: Military, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 700 gp. Citrine (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a green cloak and cross-gartered red stockings. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly spears and morningstars. His hair is short and red. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. 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, Heward is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud.

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Criminal record, Attractive, Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a yellow coat with brown slacks. He wears his red hair up in a very large beehive style do. His eyes are blue and catlike.

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. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Richard was orphaned to a temple shortly after his birth. He was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above himself and to hold his god always in his heart. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac, Mundane. Bonds: Religious, Debt. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 600 gp. Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Sard (60 gp).