Description: An older man who likes to wear ponchos typically of a light blue in addition to tight pants, he is not a threatening figure. His crest is short and silver. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Azzakh fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and to protect his home

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Enemies, Slave, Rich, Guardian. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 4000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing red cape and mantle trimmed with soft green waves gently in the breeze. He wears a feathered hat to cover his moderate length auburn hair. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Map Maker who has hired him part-time. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His childhood dream was to be a Courier, but he was a colossal failure. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he desires power and/or immortality

Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Adventurer, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His gray fur is thinning but still full. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is an amazing painter.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the west. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Gardener hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: In love, Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 400 gp. Iolite (60 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp).

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Tiefling, and stands approximately 6'8". He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it, and his gloved hand is found clutching a kukri. His broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines black.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. 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 at the edge of vast plains. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. He bought a kukri and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Many orcs want him driven away; and revenge

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This eastern man typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep grey leather and dull black iron scale mail. His clothes are grease stained in places. He sports a flattop crest cut. His eyes are gold and catlike.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Selfish, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 1 Banded mail.