Description: This exceptionally lanky man is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His red hair is greasy and uncared for. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Nil 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 loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Extrovert, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This northern man is wearing a long, black cloak. His clothes are grease stained in places. He has dyed his greying silver crest a little too much giving a sharp silver color. His eyes are gold and beady.

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 is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others.

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1500 gp.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His hair is short and chestnut. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 70 pp. White pearl (140 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Zircon (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His tied-back hair is brown. His ears are large.

Personality: Borun speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 600 pp. Hematite (7 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Rose (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp).