Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears brown painted combat armor at almost all times. His chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his 10th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Anthony alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Anthony was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and he wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears suspenders and brown workpants. His shirt is black, and he wears a heavy brown leather apron most of the time. His brown hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Persistence, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He sports a flattop hair cut. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. Balimaar is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Balimaar was born the youngest of three triplets. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Assassin they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Bookbinder, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Artisan’s tools. 1 Masterwork Thieves’ tools.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears just a white suit. His white hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. 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 is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 300 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp).

Description: He stands about 5'10" and is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright yellow and red, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He has done his best to style his silver hair to look like a famous performer. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Conrad embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. In his 19th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he is greedy

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 2500 sp.