Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy black hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Herbalist. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He is a Maurezhi in disguise. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Herbalist.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His brown hair is matted, messy, and big. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: Gifted from a young age, Gilbert studied abroad. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He is dressed in a clean black cloak covering his clean studded leather. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His golden hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Born in the south to a Sage, Adelard learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He moved out north to avoid the crime he committed. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Bonds: Immigrant, Guardian, Military, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 800 sp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. With bright silver hair and a scraggly beard. His brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He got into the Spice Merchant business at a young age. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Spice Merchant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Spice Merchant work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Adventurer, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears tan painted combat armor at almost all times. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: Ernest hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his singing career. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his 14th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Ernest 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 dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: Just what you see.