Description: He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He has black hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: Darrak is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. After coming to the age of reason, Darrak took it upon himself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Extrovert, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 180 gp.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is an amazing painter.

History: Koeth lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. When Koeth reached his early adolescence his Half-Elf father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Koeth was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Enemies, Family, Military, Religious. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 200 gp. Moss agate (15 gp).

Description: He has a missing left arm. He wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants. He has silver crest. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 300 gp. Obsidian (15 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Eye agate (15 gp).

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He tends to wear a large blue jacket. His golden hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Quarion was born the youngest of three triplets. A gifted student he started as a Carpenter, but he got bored and became a Bowyer. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 3000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.