Description: The dark-skinned man stands 3'1" and prefers to wear flannel. His brown hair is matted, messy, and big. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Damien was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Expert, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Expert in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This malnourished man wears bulky red painted plate armor. His red hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Layabout hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 6'1" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with brown colored cloaks and clothing. He wears his white fur down. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Left-Handed was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats; and an old rival family wants him found

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Military, Family. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 2100 gp. Iolite (80 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Emerald (800 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Hematite (13 gp). White opal (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a white cloak and cross-gartered green stockings. His brown hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has achieved small success as a Fortune-teller.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and to settle down with his crush

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Military, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 4000 sp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He prefers to wear flannel. His moppish blonde hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is a Marshal first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has achieved small success as a Marshal.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Bonds: Job, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Silver pearl (60 gp). 2 Tanglefoot bags. 3 Alchemist’s fire. 4 Thunderstones.