Description: This man is very fat, and does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His red crest is matted, messy, and big. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Beggar but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born to a Sage, his mother struggled to pay the bills. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'4" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He usually wears his black robe and has his pickaxe always slung over his shoulder. His golden hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the south. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 100 gp. Chalcedony (30 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He keeps his long red hair kept up in a rat tail. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Professionalism, Logical, Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Soapmaker

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

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He dresses in tan turtlenecks beneath a black coat with green slacks. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy silver hair. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He got into the Bowyer business at a young age. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Bowyer responsibilities is difficult; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Impeccable. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 240 gp. Silver pearl (120 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Amethyst (120 gp).

Description: He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with brown colored cloaks and clothing. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly quarterstaffs and shields. His crest is short and scarlet. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Valorean hails from a village terrorized by orcs. His childhood dream was to be a Mortician, but he was a colossal failure. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and an old rival family wants him found

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Criminal record, Enemies, Job, Family. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 1200 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp).