Description: He is in excellent shape and is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He has moderate length black fur. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Quick fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 2000 gp. Chrysoprase (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Sard (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp).

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He tends to wear a red poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His tied-back hair is white. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray eyes.

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 feeds upon the attention of others.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He is greedy; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 6000 sp.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 3'2" and wears just a grey suit. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has amber eyes.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Gimble's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Gimble was raised in a hard working conservative environment. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Herbalist. 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: To be a Carpenter again; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Job, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1400 sp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a tight fitting black shirt and pants. He has no hair. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 50000 cp. Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.