Description: An older man who is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior, he is not a threatening figure. His black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Curran's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1100 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Coral (160 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears a violet cloak and cross-gartered blue stockings. His red hair is cut short. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. 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. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy; and to prove his worth to the world

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 80 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears an entirely black suit with green socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He keeps his long black hair kept up in a rat tail. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. 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: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 5'4" and wears tattered old clothes. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His white hair is heavily combed to the right. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to reunite with his absent father

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Poor, Job. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 90 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield.

Description: This western man tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His clothes are grease stained in places. His chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

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 is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Oskar was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 2000 sp. Jet (140 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.