Description: A 5'1" eastern man, he wears white robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a kukri, but if one is not available he will default to his morningstar. His auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Herbalist hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east.

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears bulky violet painted plate armor. He wears his brown hair down. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Chad was born the youngest of three triplets. 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. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter.

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Debt. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Selfish, Fearful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman, marred by teas. His hair is long and brown with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small black clips. His beard is red, braided, and well cared for. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He disdains his fellow easterners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 3200 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 6'4" and is dressed in earthy colors with a violet and white handkerchief worn on his left side. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his mother. In his 14th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Charles alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. 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's repulsed by the PC; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Greedy, Mundane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 400 gp.