Description: He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a grey coat. His red hair is cut short. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Chad grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Slave, Has a crush. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His black hair is cut short. His eyes are blue.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and money/treasure

Flaws: Shy, Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Rich. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Azurite (6 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears violet painted combat armor at almost all times. His hair is long and brown with streaks of black, and is pulled back with small violet clips. His beard is black, braided, and well cared for. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Shane's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his music with anyone who is interested.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Sculptor they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Miller, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Artistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 5'7" and wears a tattered pair of loose pastel pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His silver hair and beard is wavy and long. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. 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: Born in the west to a Painter, Bernard learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered west to less war torn lands. He has achieved small success as a Painter.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Philantrophist, Impeccable. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 900 gp. Jade (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Malachite (14 gp).

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He is an epitome of beauty. He wears his auburn hair down. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, John was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Bellfounder work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bellfounder work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He tends to his Bellfounder job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 2000 sp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp).