Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is typically in his Stylist uniform. He has a long chestnut beard with little hanging trinkets. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. 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: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Stylist work with an outfit from a few towns over. Stylist work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He was granted psionic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and revenge

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, In love, Enemies. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy silver hair. His blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Peren embodies much of what other species detest in the Elves. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Peren grew up listening to his father's many stories. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 2000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (50 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp).

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He wears suspenders and black workpants. His shirt is white, and he wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His golden hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Half-Orc culture. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He got into the Bookbinder business at a young age. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety.

Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 1300 gp. Rose (70 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Coral (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a green cloak and cross-gartered red stockings. He is physically well-built. His white hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: Born to a Barber, his father struggled to pay the bills. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Poor. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Amethyst (70 gp).