Description: He is renowned for his bright blue suits and hats, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'11" when asserting himself. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. 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: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: Revenge; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Job, Nature, Guardian, Enemies. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 50000 cp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears long strands of opal and short white dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths, and is pretty ugly. His long golden hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Dyer. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: Tim was born the youngest of three triplets. His mother worked until he suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. He had to support his now crippled mother and took his mother's old job. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 20000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned male has a large white mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his brown robe. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length chestnut hair. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Mentor. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. 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: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Humans in Norman's homeland. Norman decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 4000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears baggy brown pantaloons and a green scarf. His long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is a Gardener first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His parents enrolled him in a Warrior school at a young age so that he could practice his psionic talents. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Job, Slave. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 300 gp.