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 blue vest and prefers white and blue shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His chestnut hair is unkempt and raggedy. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. Lewis is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his father. 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 west. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor, Family. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 100 gp. Smoky quartz (70 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a red suit, grey shirt, and tan tie. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His hair is short and brown. This red eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

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 able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Dyer.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He dresses like a well dressed Detective does. His auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. His hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To be a Stableman again; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Bonds: Job, Family, Enemies, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 800 gp. Chalcedony (70 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His hair is brown and curly. His eyes are a pleasant black.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Astar was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Logical, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He is portly but not overly obese. He has styled his auburn hair well, parting it to the left. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He hates illithids. 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: Grûblik was born the youngest of three triplets. His mother worked until he suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. He had to support his now crippled mother and took his mother's old job. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: To protect his home; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Enemies, Has a crush, Family, Guardian. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 40 pp.