Description: This slender man stands about 5'4". He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. With a patchy brown beard and wild brown hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His childhood dream was to be a Fortune-teller, but he was a colossal failure. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and expand his business

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is wearing a long, white cloak. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His head has been shaved. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is a great chef.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Manfred was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield.

Description: A 5'9" southern man, he is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Spice Merchant. His blonde hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. His violet eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed grey hat.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He was born in a small plains village. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Passionate, Philantrophist. Bonds: Nature, Attractive, Has a crush. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 30000 cp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft red waves gently in the breeze, and carries bastard swords. His head has been shaved. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Farmer arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Fighting, Joker, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 100 gp. Star ruby (800 gp). 4 Holy water.

Description: This man wears a tight fitting tan shirt and pants, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Bernard wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Wizard, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Addict, Insane. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 10000 cp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp).