Description: A moderately attractive man, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He keeps his auburn hair in a pixie cut. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). White opal (700 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is dressed in earthy colors with a violet and red handkerchief worn on his right side. His white hair is smooth and relatively long. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: He was born in a small desert village. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Courier for hire.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Bonds: Family, Nature, Job, Religious. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 320 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a halberd, but if one is not available he will default to his club, and carries clubs. His chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are likewise amber.

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: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. 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: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His white hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Reirak was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and expand his business

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Bricklayer

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

Possessions: 150 gp.