Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He is portly but not overly obese. His blonde hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Hunter was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Hunter decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. Being a Map Maker kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Optimist, Joker. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 30000 sp. Red garnet (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a mace, but if one is not available he will default to his bastard sword, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His red hair is long and unkept. He has green eyes and a black hat with a white feather.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Some 10 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Norman never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and human compassion

Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive, Hedonist. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. His hair is chestnut and very short. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. In his 11th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Norman alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. After a long history of fighting, Norman and his spouse have recently divorced.

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

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 400 gp. Jade (160 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp).

Description: An older man who wears long strands of sapphire and short tan dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths, he is not a threatening figure. His red hair is knotted and matted. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 31. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, In love, Mentor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 200 gp. Obsidian (5 gp). Jade (110 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He wears a white shirt with thin tan vertical stripes and yellow pants. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His chestnut hair is cut short. His eyes are blue.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Bricklayer born in the past three hundred years. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He was born in a small plains village. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He struck the Bricklayer job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Silver pearl (150 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Breastplate.