Description: He has a missing right arm. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. He wears a colorful flower in his white hair. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. Paelias was born on a far eastern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Blacksmith. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His crest is copper and very short. His ears are large.

Personality: Maagog is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Extrovert, Logical, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (10 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He has wavy silver hair. He has silver eyes.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Qemuel grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. In the meantime he has taken over work as a Dyer and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 2000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears a tan Stetson hat and tan clothes, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He sports a flattop hair cut. His skin is flawless and his hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

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 believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Orthog grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: To protect his home; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Adventurer, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 200 gp. Onyx (80 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Red garnet (110 gp).