Description: This slender man stands about 5'11". He is wearing a long, brown cloak. His white hair is thinning but still full. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He got into the Bellfounder business at a young age. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, In love. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Hematite (9 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a tattered pair of loose grey pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He has a very tight haircut. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Addict, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: He is a mite stocky and dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy chestnut hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: He is content; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This malnourished man wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His tied-back hair is golden. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing painting.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Miles was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His red hair is cut short. He has brown eyes.

Personality: Conrad speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. Conrad 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: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Conrad was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His first spouse was a Engraver, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Impeccable, Persistence. Bonds: Family, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.