Description: This late middle aged man is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright pastel and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems and is in decent physical shape. He sports a long white beard, and similarly colored long hair. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Servant.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and someone believes him a fraud

Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Adventurer, Slave, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'2" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His red hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 600 gp. Black pearl (1100 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His head has been shaved. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady blue eyes.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Healer. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Job, Nature, In love. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This man wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He has a long red beard with little hanging trinkets. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Human conditions. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and to reunite with his absent father

Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: In love, Rich, Family. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 100 pp. Chrysoprase (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is renowned for his bright green suits and hats. He has a very tight haircut. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: William was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Like his mother and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Merchant. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 39000 sp.