Description: This malnourished man dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He has done his best to style his red crest to look like a famous performer. His eyes are likewise red. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. 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 has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge.

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Bather

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 700 sp. Chrysoberyl (140 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He keeps his blonde hair in a flapper bob. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Spice Merchant profession.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He worked as a nervous Engraver and found it very stressful. He has worked as a Engraver like his father before him.

Motivation: To be a Spice Merchant again; and many orcs want him driven away

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Job, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 3000 sp. A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'11" when asserting himself. He has a white handlebar mustache and slicked back white hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Gifted from a young age, Jocelyn studied abroad. 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: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Professionalism, Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 120 gp. Silver pearl (140 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man wears blue robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a lance, but if one is not available he will default to his bow. His golden hair is lengthy. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. Kildrak enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born to a Butcher, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He moved out east to avoid the crime he committed. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: Revenge.

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Enemies, Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 100 pp. A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.