Description: This western man wears a robe, a symbol of the sun god around his neck, and a kukri on his belt. His clothes are grease stained in places. His white hair is greasy and uncared for. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was born in the west. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 44000 sp. Chrysoprase (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He prefers to wear grey clothing when he does not wear armor. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Peter was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Bookbinder work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bookbinder work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Bookbinder for the past few years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and balancing his hectic life and new bookbinder responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 12000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His auburn hair is smooth and relatively long. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Human activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Human doctor. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 2800 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He likes to wear grey tank tops with black pants, marred by teas. He sports a flattop hair cut. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Alexandre was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has achieved small success as a Guard.

Motivation: Many gnolls want him driven away; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 20 pp.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a black small hat and black clothes. With bright black hair and a scraggly beard. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Emotional. Bonds: Mentor, Nature, In love. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 5000 sp.