Description: This malnourished man wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. He has moderate length silver hair. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Tanner hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Some 2 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Ribbles never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and he wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing grey cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze. He is portly but not overly obese. His long beige fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. This copper eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Three was orphaned to a temple shortly after his birth. He was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above himself and to hold his god always in his heart. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is greedy

Ideals: Philantrophist, Joker. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Server

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 600 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This man wears a black collared shirt and blue pants. He accessorizes with a white scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized sapphire on his left hand. His brown hair is cut short. His gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he is content

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, In love. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Masterwork Artisan’s tools. 1 Healer’s kit. 1 Simple lock. 1 Superior lock.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy brown hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Gilbert will drive conversation. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: Gilbert lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Extrovert, Philantrophist. Bonds: Family, Religious. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 220 pp. Black pearl (400 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Star ruby (1500 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp).