Description: He wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants. He carries a battered scimitar and tarnished shortspear as well. His long golden hair reaches down to his waist. His ears are large.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Alex fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and balancing his hectic life and new painter responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Forgetful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Obsidian (6 gp).

Description: This malnourished man wears dark leathers with embroidery. His hair is brown and curly. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is a Servant first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. 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 slaver, Hunter was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Servant for the past few years.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Bonds: Poor, Job, Enemies, Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: He prefers to wear pastel pants and tee shirts. He carries with him a set of bows, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His silver hair is still thick. His skin is flawless and his hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Mayor profession.

History: He was born in the south. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He has achieved small success as a Bookbinder.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 25000 sp. Solid gold idol (700 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears white leather gloves, a white jacket, and tight pants. He has done his best to style his silver hair to look like a famous performer. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

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. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Born to a Herbalist, his mother struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Spy hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

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

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 1400 sp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His brown hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Laborer arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, In love, Rich. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 700 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (90 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.