Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a violet coat. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He has styled his white hair well, parting it to the right. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his 12th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving John alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Adventurer, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 4000 sp.

Description: This man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His long black fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He uses divination through singing.

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 married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Family, Rich, In love. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 1100 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp).

Description: 3'6" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He is wearing a tight blue one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His long auburn hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to protect his home

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy, Forgetful, Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 900 pp. Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Coral (110 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Amber (110 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a simple brown robe with blue stripes complete with hood. His black hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. He has violet eyes.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. 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 born several months after his father was called into army service. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has achieved small success as a Dilettante.

Motivation: Many gnolls want him driven away; and further expansion of business

Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 600 gp.