Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a robe, a symbol of magic around his neck, and a halberd on his belt, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He keeps his long black hair kept up in a rat tail. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He comes from a rich western family. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Sensitive, Shy. Bonds: In love, Rich. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 100 gp. Red spinel (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp).

Description: With grey face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he dresses like a well dressed Animal Trainer does. He wears his auburn hair up. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 53. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Frederick was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He became a Animal Trainer soon after.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: He stands about 5'0" and wears a worn and beaten armor. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. A friendly and beautiful Human, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. 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: Money/treasure.

Flaws: Mundane, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 400 gp. Banded agate (9 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Jasper (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and prefers to wear grey pants and tee shirts. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He keeps his long black hair kept up in a rat tail. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Adelard hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Shepherd hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. After a long history of fighting, Adelard and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he wants revenge against dire rats

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: Jet (150 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'5" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He has no hair. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was raised in a forest tribe. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Laborer responsibilities is difficult; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Military, Nature, Family, Job. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1600 sp.