Description: This man stands a little under 5'6" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His tied-back hair is chestnut. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

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. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by orcs. Thomas was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the orcs.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and sabotage a competitor

Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Immigrant, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 120 gp. Hematite (7 gp).

Description: This man wears bulky black painted plate armor. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on his right hand. His white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Gennal's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 800 gp. Alexandrite (300 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears brown trousers with green and brown striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He has wavy black fur. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Skirt embodies much of what other species detest in the Tabaxis. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Religious, Rich. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 80 pp. Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His green crest is knotted and matted. His eyes are likewise gold.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Born to a Butcher, his mother struggled to pay the bills. 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 he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Poor. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'6". He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing white cape and mantle trimmed with soft red waves gently in the breeze. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. When Thomas reached his early adolescence his Human father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. 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: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Religious, Military. Occupation: Server

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 130 gp. White pearl (110 gp).