Description: Standing 4'11", this man wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants. His white hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born into a rich family. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His brown hair is greasy and uncared for. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: He wears skinny pants and wears a brown and yellow robe with the hood down. He carries with him a set of rapiers on his belt, each one with a topaz on the hilt. He keeps his long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. His half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Orthog fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 400 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp).

Description: This man wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His silver hair is knotted and matted. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. 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: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Seamstress for hire.

Motivation: To be a Tanner again; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Military, In love. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his greataxe, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a cross on it. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Uraim was born with his mother's beautiful face. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Unemployed hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and many dire rats want him driven away

Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 200 sp. 1 Masterwork Light wooden shield.