Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He typically wears brown cloth garments or leather armor. He has moderate length chestnut hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. Tim liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Insomniac, Insane. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 700 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp).

Description: He is dressed in earthy colors with a red and violet handkerchief worn on his right side, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'6" when asserting himself. Sporting a blonde mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He comes from a rich western family. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. Some 10 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Alex never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats; and expand his business

Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: In love, Rich, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 150 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears silk and lounges about seductively. His tied-back hair is silver. His eyes are green.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He bought a shortspear and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 500 gp. Aquamarine (1100 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has a very tight haircut. His green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Gifted from a young age, Roland studied abroad. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Bookbinder responsibilities is difficult; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted. Flaws: Addict, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 3000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned male wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He has golden hair. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

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

Ideals: Justice, Professionalism. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 23000 cp. White opal (1200 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Jade (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item.