Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His black hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Cory was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 1400 gp. Smoky quartz (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a brown deerstalker hat and brown clothes. He carries with him a set of scimitars on his belt, each one with a topaz on the hilt. His white hair is still thick. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. A freak accident while working with his Guard father left him crippled. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is his passion; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1700 gp. Solid gold idol (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (60 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Elves. His skin is dark but he possesses many grey ritualistic tattoos. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Ploughman. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Ploughman for the past few years.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and he desires to right it; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Family, Nature, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 2600 sp. 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs. His brass crest is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. His eyes are red and catlike.

Personality: Direcris is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Direcris was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Dragonborns in the south were limited. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 250 gp.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.