Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He is bald on top and has large brown tufts of hair around his ears. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his singing with anyone who is interested.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. After a long history of fighting, Manfred and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Nature. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 39000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is wearing a long, black cloak, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'1" when asserting himself. His head has been shaved. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is obsessed with his god.

History: Clerebold hails from a village terrorized by illithids. His divine abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and to be a bather again

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Religious, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 400 gp. 4 Alchemist’s fire. 3 Antitoxin.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'3". He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. He has brown hair. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

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 believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A freak accident while working with his Spice Merchant father left him crippled. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: An older man who wears a worn and beaten armor, he is not a threatening figure. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. He is baby faced.

Personality: Rolf speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Unemployed business.

History: Rolf was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Rolf was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Impeccable, Persistence. Bonds: Military, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has moderate length black hair. His violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Everard is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 200 gp. Pink pearl (50 gp).