Description: He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He carries a battered lance and tarnished axe as well. His red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Henry lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Henry was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He is portly but not overly obese. He keeps his brown hair in a flapper bob. His silver eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Tethren lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Adventurer, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'6". He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His white crest is smooth and relatively long. His red eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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: His religion dominates his actions; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 70 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 3'2" and wears bulky blue painted plate armor. His black hair and beard is wavy and long. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the east were limited. 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: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people; and he is greedy

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Greedy, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 200 gp.