Description: He is a mite stocky and wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His scarlet crest is knotted and matted. His red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Shamash has worked very hard to control his curse. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Shy, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears a violet tunic with red highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around his shoes. His crest is bronze and very short. He has a dull look in his red eyes.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Shamash grew up listening to his father's many stories. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Shamash has worked very hard to control his curse. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 400 gp. Tourmaline (40 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp).

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy brown stubble. He is wearing a tight green one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He has a hunchback. His brown hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Ronk was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Military, Mentor. Occupation: Barber

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 30000 cp. Aquamarine (900 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man very much looks the part of a Miner. His auburn hair is singed and shortened. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. 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: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Miner. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Miner for the past few years.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and he wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 400 gp. Hematite (6 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Red garnet (160 gp).