Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is wearing a long, black cloak. His auburn hair is thinning but still full. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Slave. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 2100 sp. Moonstone (20 gp).

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and pastel, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He wears his silver hair up in a very large beehive style do. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born into a rich family. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 30 pp. Jasper (80 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy white stubble. He wears dull yellow sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed dagger, just in case. He has a hunchback. His hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. His hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Banker. He has achieved small success as a Banker.

Motivation: To be a Healer again; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a simple black robe with brown stripes complete with hood. With bright red hair and a scraggly beard. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To protect his home; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Joker, Professionalism, Artistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Guardian. Occupation: Tailor

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

Possessions: 100 gp. Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a tight fitting tan shirt and pants. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

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 spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: To unite with his brother.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Nature, Family. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 600 gp.