Description: This man stands a little under 3'6" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears baggy white pantaloons and a red scarf. His hair is cut close to his head. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. 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: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 500 gp. Amber (60 gp). Jet (60 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Hematite (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears green trousers with red and black striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His hair is purple and curly. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Shy, Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears just a black suit. His hair is short and silver. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Born in the north to a Bookbinder, Thamuz learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His childhood dream was to be a Fletcher, but he was a colossal failure. He became a Bookbinder soon after.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and balancing his hectic life and new bookbinder responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears a robe, a symbol of death around his neck, and a nunchaku on his belt. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized sapphire on his right hand. He has shaved his head bald. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Galinndan grew up listening to his father's many stories. Galinndan abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist, Joker. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a white coat. His hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

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 tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Philantrophist, Optimist, Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 300 gp.