Description: An older man who dresses well, wearing blue shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time, he is not a threatening figure. His blue crest is still thick. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was born into a rich family. In his 15th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Zedaar alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and many dire rats want him driven away

Flaws: Insomniac, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: Violet garnet (300 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He typically wears blue cloth garments or leather armor. He is portly but not overly obese. His chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

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. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Gilbert was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Insomniac, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor, Family. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 30 pp.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is renowned for his bright red suits and hats. With a patchy auburn beard and wild auburn hair. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. After a long history of fighting, Oppleby and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is his passion; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 400 gp. Carnelian (40 gp). Coral (120 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. With a patchy blonde beard and wild blonde hair. His eyes are amber.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Miller. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He tends to his Miller job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 300 sp.