Description: He is lean but muscular and typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep grey leather and dull blue iron scale mail. His black hair is still thick. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady hazel eyes.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. In his 12th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Fearful, Depressed. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is a husky man, who is typically in his Healer uniform. He wears a broad hat to cover his moderate length white hair. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady amber eyes.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To unite with his sister.

Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Job, Family, Rich. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 300 gp. Onyx (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Eye agate (8 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears long strands of topaz and short grey dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His red hair is still thick. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker grey hat.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 6000 cp. Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Onyx (30 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His chestnut hair is matted, messy, and big. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

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 always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Don was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Fighter, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Fighter in service of a powerful lord somewhere. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Bricklayer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature flail.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 16000 cp. Sard (80 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Amber (150 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he prefers to wear violet clothing when he does not wear armor. He has a long black beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 400 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.