Description: He has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his blue robe. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length purple hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are white.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Ahrim was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. In his 16th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Ahrim alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats.

Ideals: Extrovert, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp).

Description: This man tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His head has been shaved. His gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Arannis has worked very hard to control his curse. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, In love, Job. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 1300 gp. Chrysoprase (60 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Jet (140 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized brown coat. He has moderate length brown hair. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady black eyes.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Tiefling culture. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He is a Lamia in disguise. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tiefling companion (his 'brother'). He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature monstrous two handed axe.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Eye agate (13 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep green leather and dull tan iron scale mail. His hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Tûmûg's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Tûmûg was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Monk, 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 Monk in service of a powerful lord somewhere. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He has a long auburn beard with little hanging trinkets. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Gifted from a young age, Duergath studied abroad. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Carpenter. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.