Description: He stands about 6'5" and wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His chestnut hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Flaws: Ugly, Forgetful. Bonds: Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 400 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp).

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He is dressed in a clean green cloak covering his clean studded leather. His red hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: Roger wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Fighter, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was born into a rich family. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. 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: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Disciplined, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He stands about 6'5" and is dressed in an above average manner. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair is short and white. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Bather for hire.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His red hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. This amber eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Dyer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Dyer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He tends to his Dyer job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and further expansion of business

Bonds: Poor, Job, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 14000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray eyes.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born in a small island village. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 700 gp. 2 Thunderstones.