Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep green leather and dull blue iron scale mail. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He got into the Dyer business at a young age. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: To be a Healer again; and many dire rats want him driven away

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 11000 cp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp).

Description: He has a missing right leg. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He keeps his auburn hair in a flapper bob. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Cory grew up listening to his mother's many stories. 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. 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: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 100 gp. Moonstone (40 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He is renowned for his bright tan suits and hats. He keeps his red hair in a pixie cut. His ears are large.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. The war was a terrible time for him, and Frederick does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Frederick was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Depressed, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 200 gp. Golden pearl (60 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Iolite (20 gp).

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears a fancy brown suit. He has brown hair. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Gomory was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: 6'2" and muscular, this southern man wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His golden hair is knotted and matted. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed green hat.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Disease, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Slave, Immigrant. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.