Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a green cloak and cross-gartered black stockings. He wears a colorful flower in his auburn hair. His amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: He was born into a rich family. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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 has money and likes to spend it; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 23000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep white leather and dull black iron scale mail. He is physically well-built. His brown hair is thinning but still full. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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 has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Insane, Sensitive, Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A middle-aged man, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, and is pretty ugly. His hair is silver and curly. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Justin was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 6000 sp. Aquamarine (1600 gp). Amber (60 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp).

Description: He is renowned for his bright blue suits and hats, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'11" when asserting himself. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: Revenge; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Job, Nature, Guardian, Enemies. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 50000 cp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp).

Description: He is well dressed, constantly wearing a brown suit, grey shirt, and white tie. His silver hair is knotted and matted. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes brigands are coming to abduct people. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a old dungeon. He would wander through that old dungeon and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the plains due to the painful memories there. Chad took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up greataxe and armor he uses now. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Enemies, Military, Nature. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 300 gp. Alexandrite (200 gp). 2 Antitoxin. 4 Thunderstones. 1 Smokesticks.