Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Harbek embodies much of what other species detest in the Dwarves. Harbek is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Harbek lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Crown-heir they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Herbalist, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Slave. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: Peridot (20 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp).

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is dressed in earthy colors with a blue and black handkerchief worn on his right side. His crest is cut close to his head. His red eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Heskan abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 800 gp. Banded agate (4 gp).

Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a trident on his belt. His hair is short and blue. His white eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. 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 was born in the north. He always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Ploughman.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and expand his business

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Rose (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears white painted combat armor at almost all times. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy red hair. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Revenge; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 100 pp. Peridot (30 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man prefers to wear green clothing when he does not wear armor, and a wedding ring on his left hand. Sporting a chestnut mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He has all his life been fascinated with poetry.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Addict, Cynical. Bonds: In love, Nature. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Half-Plate.