Description: He is a husky man, who has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his yellow robe. His wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Cook hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 50 pp. Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Fire opal (500 gp).

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He has a large white mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his brown robe. He has dyed his greying black hair a little too much giving a sharp black color. His eyes are likewise silver.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Rich. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 36000 sp. Lapis lazuli (6 gp).

Description: This malnourished man is dressed in a clean grey cloak covering his clean studded leather. He wears a colorful flower in his red hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Nicholas is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Nicholas was born with his father's beautiful face. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Nicholas was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: Revenge.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 360 gp. 1 Masterwork Heavy wooden shield.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He has done his best to style his chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born in a small island village. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 500 pp. Red spinel (160 gp). Jasper (40 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 6'6". He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He has wavy chestnut hair. His eyes are likewise amber.

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 loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was born in the east. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 200 pp. Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.