Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His hair is brown and very short. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He got into the Tanner business at a young age. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. 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: Many dire rats want him driven away; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. A true patriot, Hubert would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Military. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Average lock.

Description: He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His blonde hair is heavily combed to the right. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Military, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He dresses well, wearing green shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His hair is golden, silky, and of moderate length. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. Dean enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Dean was born with his father's beautiful face. Dean was born on a far western island where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Carpenter. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Server they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Carpenter, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Religious, Family. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 6'2" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He is typically in his Spice Merchant uniform. He keeps his long white hair kept up in a rat tail. He has brown eyes and a tan hat with a black feather.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Raymond was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has worked as a Spice Merchant like his father before him.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 200 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).