Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a simple brown robe with pastel stripes complete with hood, and is pretty ugly. His black hair is long and unkept. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 16000 sp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 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 (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He keeps his long brown hair kept up in a rat tail. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 9. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. 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: Regain custody of his daughter.

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 20000 cp. 3 Smokesticks. 2 Acid flasks. 3 Holy water. 2 Acid flasks.

Description: This late middle aged man wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame and is in decent physical shape. He has a long golden beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered dancing. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is content; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 400 gp. Black pearl (200 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He wears his auburn hair up in a very large beehive style do. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He has all his life been fascinated with dancing.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His martial abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 400 sp.