Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady blue eyes.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. His parents were killed by dire rats in a raid when he was still a young child. The dire rats captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 210 pp. White pearl (140 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Jet (140 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Miner born in the past three hundred years. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Theobald was born with his father's beautiful face. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Miner work with an outfit from a few towns over. Miner 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 Miner for the past few years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and balancing his hectic life and new miner responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Job, Attractive. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Tanglefoot bags. 1 Tanglefoot bags. 1 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears tan trousers with blue and brown striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His brown hair and beard is wavy and long. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Norman is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. The war was a terrible time for him, and Norman does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and doesn't want to be a map maker and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Family. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He prefers to wear green clothing when he does not wear armor. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His hair is auburn and curly. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Human culture. 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: Born in the west to a Mortician, Frederick learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Mortician work with an outfit from a few towns over. Mortician work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, In love, Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 30 pp. Deep blue spinel (300 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he dresses well, wearing blue shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He wears his silver hair up. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Hunter lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered poetry. He has never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Greedy, Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 100 gp.