Description: He stands about 5'1" and likes to wear ponchos typically of a light blue in addition to tight pants. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Gifted from a young age, Gilbert studied abroad. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Guardian, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 4000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 3'4" and wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His red hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Nature. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Spyglass. 1 Magnifying glass. 1 Crowbar. 1 Masterwork manacles.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress), marred by teas. He keeps his blonde hair in a pixie cut. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

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. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Optimist, Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 20 gp. Deep green spinel (60 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His brown hair is cut short. His eyes are violet and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: Just what you see.