Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'5" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is wearing a long, brown cloak. His hair is long and red with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small brown clips. His beard is white, braided, and well cared for. He has gray eyes and a brown hat with a black feather.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He was granted druidic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Debt, Job. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: An older man who tends to wear a black poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt, he is not a threatening figure. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Born in the north to a Fortune-teller, Jocelyn learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He's also a talented Spice Merchant, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Breastplate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Revenge; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 40 pp.

Description: This man dresses like a well dressed Spy does, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy white hair. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He tends to his Spy job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 400 gp. Star rose quartz (70 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Banded mail. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. The war was a terrible time for him, and Balimaar does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He married young, but lost his spouse to dire rats. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 500 gp.