Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a black coat. His long red hair reaches down to his waist. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Howard was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Slave Trader.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and to be a carter again

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Job, Religious. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 1200 gp. Citrine (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Citrine (80 gp).

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He is physically well-built. He keeps his blue hair in a pixie cut. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge; and he wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away

Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Religious, In love. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 140 pp. A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (40 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has blue eyes.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 2100 sp. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He has moderate length silver hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: Gennal wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Fighter, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was born into a rich family. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 100 gp.