Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep yellow leather and dull brown iron scale mail. He has shaved his head bald. He has green eyes.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of strength around his neck, and a pickaxe on his belt, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'8" when asserting himself. His red hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Randal grew up listening to his father's many stories. His arcane abilities were realized during a raid on his village. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

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 is wearing a long, violet, dusty cloak. He has black hair. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Chad was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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 leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Adventurer, Mentor, Attractive. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 19000 cp. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. His skin is flawless and his blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He hates giants. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born in the south. At some point he was captured by giants and was tortured. After several years of this he finally managed to escape. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Immigrant, Slave, Job. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a tight fitting black shirt and pants. His black hair is lengthy. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: Norman was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 1300 sp. 1 Half-Plate.