Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He is wearing a long, red cloak. He wears his white hair up. 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 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 a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Adventurer, Mentor, Slave. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly crossbows and bows. With bright red hair and a scraggly beard. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Dûsh speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Dûsh was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. Being a Painter kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Impeccable, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a green coat with brown slacks. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on his right hand. His red hair is braided into rings. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Fearful, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 800 gp. Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern man wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His clothes are grease stained in places. His blonde hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a rose scrunchie. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 1000 sp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He has a long silver beard with little hanging trinkets. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his poetry with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 11000 sp. Violet garnet (700 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp).