Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears green robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a lance, but if one is not available he will default to his kukri. His golden hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Born to a Fortune-teller, his father struggled to pay the bills. He has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This malnourished man sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He sports a long black beard, and similarly colored long hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. Being a Sellsword 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 is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Chalcedony (50 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp).

Description: A 5'11" northern man, he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He wears his lavender fur down. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He found a children's book about a Tabaxi Barbarian who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and to pay off his debts

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Bonds: Military, Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 200 gp. Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Red spinel (50 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears just a tan suit. His hair is blonde and very short. His eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Holg was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. 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: To prove his worth to the world; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Persistence, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Impulsive. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 21000 sp. Red-brown spinel (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a grey tunic with violet highlights, and long red pants that bunch up around his shoes. His red hair is matted, messy, and big. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Quarion is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: He was born in a small forest village. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Quarion and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Depressed, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 500 sp.