Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Dwarf, and stands approximately 3'11". He wears a tight fitting brown shirt and pants, and his gloved hand is found clutching a shield. His hair is always cut to a buzz. This blue eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Nordak was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Nordak was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Nordak decided he wanted neither the life of his mother nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Soapmaker. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Criminal record, Mentor, Has a crush, Family. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 250 gp.

Description: He is renowned for his bright grey suits and hats. His hair is black and curly. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep red.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He was born into a rich family. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered poetry. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Knight

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His auburn hair is matted, messy, and big. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. A gifted student he started as a Fortune-teller, but he got bored and became a Courier. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Poor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears just a tan suit. He sports a flattop crest cut. He has gleaming, smiling gold eyes.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Zedaar was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered west to less war torn lands. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy, PTSD. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 30 pp.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He likes to wear red tank tops with grey pants. He wears a small hat to cover his moderate length gray fur. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Being a Priest 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 will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 50 pp.