Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a worn and beaten armor. He is bald on top and has large white tufts of hair around his ears. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with singing. He constantly tries to fill his life with singing. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Pallabar was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His parents enrolled him in a Monk school at a young age so that he could practice his arcane talents. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

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

Ideals: Artistic, Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp).

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His silver hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a card scrunchie. His half smiles and silver eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Mantus was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. After a long history of fighting, Mantus and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Sage and was forced into it by his family.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Family. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 700 gp. Silver pearl (80 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Iolite (40 gp).

Description: 6'0" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He has a large pastel mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his blue robe. He has a long black beard with little hanging trinkets. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: He's in love.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Justice. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 300 gp. Zircon (30 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 6'2" and muscular, this southern man wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His fur is red and curly. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Map Maker. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. 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: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Elegant was born on a far southern desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Map Maker. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Map Maker responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Athletic, Logical, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 1100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.