Description: The dark-skinned man stands 6'1" and likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady amber eyes.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: The child of a Herbalist, who enjoyed hunting, Aldous was taken on many hunting expeditions. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: Revenge; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Professionalism, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 600 gp. Banded agate (9 gp). Jet (160 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination, and he perpetually has his mace ready. With a patchy chestnut beard and wild chestnut hair. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Anthony grew up listening to his father's many stories. He found a children's book about a Human Fighter who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Anthony fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC.

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Banded mail. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This younger middle-aged man typically wears brown cloth garments or leather armor, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His silver hair is long and unkept. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Gifted from a young age, Reynard studied abroad. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Guardian. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Magnifying glass. 1 Magnifying glass. 1 Superior lock.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears baggy white pantaloons and a brown scarf, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He sports a flattop hair cut. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with dancing. He constantly tries to fill his life with dancing. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Richard grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Richard. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

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

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: In love, Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Painter

Voice: French accent

Possessions: Azurite (12 gp). Onyx (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His blonde hair is still thick. He has violet eyes and a green hat with a brown feather.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Human in existence. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Adam was born on a far eastern mountains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Baker. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Half-Plate.