Description: He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His crest is blue and very short. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are red.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Adventurer arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 180 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a lance on his belt. His golden hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has green eyes and a blue hat with a brown feather.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Tod was born the youngest of three triplets. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Fighting, Joker, Optimist. Bonds: Family, Nature. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 100 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Humans. His skin is light but he possesses many brown ritualistic tattoos. He wears a fancy black suit. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He got into the Locksmith business at a young age. Like his mother and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Locksmith. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He's in love; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants. His brown hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: His druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His druidic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He was granted druidic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 800 gp. Coral (50 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Rose (80 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He tends to wear a black poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His hair is auburn and very short. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Tharivol 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. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Poor. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Carnelian (70 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Jet (140 gp). 1 Crowbar.