Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and wears grey robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a dagger, but if one is not available he will default to his axe. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His brown hair is unkempt and raggedy. He has blue eyes and a grey hat with a pastel feather.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. His childhood dream was to be a Farmer, but he was a colossal failure. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Sailor for hire.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a tan coat over a brown low-cut shirt, and a deerstalker hat upon his head. His hair is long and auburn with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small tan clips. His beard is brown, braided, and well cared for. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. His first spouse was a Banker, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 3200 sp.

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He dresses in blue turtlenecks beneath a black coat with grey slacks. His hair is black and curly. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. A freak accident while working with his Spice Merchant mother left him crippled. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A 5'1" northern man, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing white cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His skin is flawless and his brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Masseuse arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His silver hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Percival is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Percival was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Revenge; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Addict, Depressed. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 2800 sp. Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Coral (130 gp).