Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His white hair is heavily combed to the left. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Born to a Shipwright, his father struggled to pay the bills. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He tends to his Detective job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Job, Debt, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He keeps his red hair in a pixie cut. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 99. 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 refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This malnourished man wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His blonde hair is heavily combed to the left. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Shoemaker hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. 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: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy, Mundane, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 500 sp. Coral (160 gp). Red spinel (160 gp).

Description: Standing 6'6", this man wears just a black suit. He has brown hair. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 100 gp. Star ruby (500 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Onyx (50 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He wears his blonde hair down. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. A true patriot, Randal would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. Through the years after Randal was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Randal's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Randal and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is content; and he is greedy

Ideals: Justice, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: Just what you see.