Description: He dresses like a well dressed Beggar does. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: He got into the Beggar business at a young age. In his 11th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Nim alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Nim was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 1000 sp. Eye agate (4 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: Standing 5'3", this man wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His auburn hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. His green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his mother. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. 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: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 500 gp. Tourmaline (80 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Sard (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He usually wears his white robe and has his halberd always slung over his shoulder. He wears a deerstalker hat to hide his balding. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was raised in a island tribe. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Military, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 500 gp. Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He has brown hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. 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: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and money/treasure

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Spy

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 1000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly pickaxes and tridents. His white hair is singed and shortened. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He comes from a rich southern family. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature pickaxe.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 4000 gp. Brown diamond (3000 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp).