Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat. He has no crest. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Brewer. He is a great chef.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: To be a Glassblower again.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 900 gp. Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp).

Description: This man dresses like a well dressed Knight does, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He has a chestnut handlebar mustache and slicked back chestnut hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Hugh was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. 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 terrified, and will act out of fear; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 150 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He sports a flattop crest cut. He has a dull look in his red eyes.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born to a Guard, his father struggled to pay the bills. 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. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 1900 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He is dressed in a clean grey cloak covering his clean studded leather. His fur is yellow, silky, and of moderate length. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Nimble grew up listening to his father's many stories. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 1000 cp. Pink pearl (130 gp).