Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is wearing a long, white cloak. His auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and revenge

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 3000 gp. Hematite (13 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Jet (70 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Red garnet (70 gp).

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy orange fur. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He has a hunchback. He sports a flattop fur cut. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the north. 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 inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 15 years.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Job, Slave. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: An older man who is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, he is not a threatening figure. With bright red hair and a scraggly beard. He has green eyes and a brown hat with a blue feather.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Koeth was born the youngest of three triplets. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Farmer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 3 years.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats; and to unite with his brother

Flaws: Emotional. Bonds: Job, Family, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his quarterstaff with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Gifted from a young age, Oblar studied abroad. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the island to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the island due to the painful memories there. Oblar took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up quarterstaff and armor he uses now. After a long history of fighting, Oblar and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful, Insomniac. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light blue in addition to tight pants. He keeps his white hair in a flapper bob. This green eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Enemies, Has a crush, Immigrant, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 5000 sp. Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Peridot (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.