Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a black costume with the symbols of his god on his torso. He has styled his white hair well, parting it to the right. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born into a rich family. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and to protect his home

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Rich, Debt. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: He stands about 6'7" and wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His rusty crest is braided into rings. His red eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. 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 got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and dragonborn compassion

Ideals: Joker, Professionalism. Flaws: Addict, Disease. Occupation: Server

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 11000 sp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp).

Description: This late middle aged man wears a tight fitting blue shirt and pants and is in decent physical shape. His white crest is singed and shortened. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Painter for hire.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Azurite (8 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and pastel handkerchief worn on his right side. He has done his best to style his red hair to look like a famous performer. He has violet eyes.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: His divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He moved out east to avoid the crime he committed. 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: A deep hatred of dire rats; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He tends to wear a large green jacket. His fur is brown and curly. His eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and balancing his hectic life and new painter responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Disciplined, Philantrophist. Bonds: Poor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.