Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His golden hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. His gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his 17th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving William alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Impeccable, Professionalism. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 200 gp. Rose (40 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his blue robe. His tied-back hair is black. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Jocelyn will drive conversation. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the north. In his 13th year, his parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Jocelyn alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and many brigands want him driven away

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 300 gp. Amethyst (60 gp). Fire opal (400 gp). Hematite (7 gp).

Description: He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with yellow lining and desert motifs. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Disciplined, Optimist, Persistence. Bonds: Religious, Rich. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He sports a flattop hair cut. His hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

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. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Born in the south to a Apothecary, Ernest learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has achieved small success as a Apothecary.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his mace with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His hair is cut close to his head. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving 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: Born to a Performer, his mother struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Assassin hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Joker, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 900 sp.