Description: A middle-aged man, he wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a pastel coat, and is pretty ugly. He is bald on top and has large red tufts of hair around his ears. His hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Watson was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Server

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. He wears a black costume with the symbols of luck on his torso, marred by chocolates. His brown hair is still thick. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He got into the Beggar business at a young age. Because his father participated in the massacre of their homeland, gnolls burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the west, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his mother from journeying west to reunite his family. He guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Spice Merchant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Spice Merchant work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 13 years.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Logical, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: This man wears silk and lounges about seductively. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized emerald on his left hand. With bright red hair and a scraggly beard. His brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He was born into a rich family. A gifted student he started as a Dyer, but he got bored and became a Marshal. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and expand his business

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 100000 cp. Tourmaline (110 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Jet (110 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His hair is golden, silky, and of moderate length. His half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Frederick was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. He worked as a nervous Performer and found it very stressful. He has achieved small success as a Performer.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and to be a ruler again

Flaws: Mundane, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 150 gp.