Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He has moderate length red hair. His black eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 1000 gp. Hematite (11 gp). Obsidian (11 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he likes to wear ponchos typically of a light blue in addition to tight pants. His hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. This green eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

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. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Altho was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Persistence, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Military, In love. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 800 pp. Moonstone (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Peridot (40 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He has no hair. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Animal Trainer but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Silvo hails from a village terrorized by brigands. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He now owns his own business.

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

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Job. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 160 pp. Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp).

Description: A 4'5" western man, he is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His blonde hair, when down, is lengthy. His half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. After coming to the age of reason, Dain took it upon himself to study the necromantic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Military. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 100 pp.

Description: 4'2" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His hair is blonde and curly. His gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the east. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

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

Flaws: Disease, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 2400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.