Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He has a very tight haircut. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Actor who has hired him part-time. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. After a long history of fighting, Ernest and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 1000 sp. Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has a long black beard with little hanging trinkets. His brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. 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 bought a greatsword and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 200 gp. Alexandrite (700 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'1" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He dresses in blue turtlenecks beneath a white coat with black slacks. He has moderate length brown hair. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: This man loves dancing and to teach people dancing more than just about anything. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Masseuse arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A gifted student he started as a Mercenary, but he got bored and became a Masseuse. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 200 gp. Sardonyx (60 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Amber (50 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp).

Description: He wears tattered old clothes, and carries longswords. His red hair is thinning but still full. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Priest. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. 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 Priest. He struck the Priest job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to be a fortune-teller again

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a tattered pair of loose violet pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. With bright blonde hair and a scraggly beard. His green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Raymond will drive conversation. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered singing. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Extrovert, Artistic. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Disguise kit.