Description: An older man who is well dressed, constantly wearing a pastel suit, tan shirt, and black tie, he is not a threatening figure. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Fortune-teller hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 7000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His fur is beige and curly. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. When triggered he is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: He was born in the east. Because his father participated in the massacre of their homeland, dire rats burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the east, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his mother from journeying east to reunite his family. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 100 gp. Amethyst (70 gp). Jade (70 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp).

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He prefers to wear flannel. He wears his silver hair up. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: Ribbles speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born in a small island village. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: Black pearl (900 gp). Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He is bald on top and has large black tufts of hair around his ears. His green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Born to a Bookbinder, his mother struggled to pay the bills. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle.

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, PTSD. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Slave. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: He is in excellent shape and is renowned for his bright tan suits and hats. He sports a flattop hair cut. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. A true patriot, Charles would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was raised in a forest tribe. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Impeccable. Bonds: Military, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.