Description: A middle-aged man, he wears long strands of amber and short red dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths, and is pretty ugly. He has shaved his head bald. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

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 is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Mormog lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 60 gp. 3 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His head has been shaved. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: He is a Bellfounder first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Half-Elven conditions. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Bellfounder for hire.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and expand his business

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Racist. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1000 gp. Eye agate (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His long cinnamon fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Quick was born with his father's beautiful face. 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 now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 2000 sp. Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His gold eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is a Ruler first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has worked as a Ruler like his mother before him.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 6000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.