Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and wears long strands of sapphire and short violet dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He keeps his long blonde hair kept up in a rat tail. His violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is a Marshal first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Erdan was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A gifted student he started as a Hunter, but he got bored and became a Marshal. 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 has money and likes to spend it; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 1000 pp. Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Amber (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He has a red handlebar mustache and slicked back red hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of brigands once and for all.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Military, Nature. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 800 gp. Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Jade (50 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Emerald (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 4'10" and muscular, this southern man wears a worn and beaten armor. With a patchy brown beard and wild brown hair. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: He is content.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Hedonist, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 12000 sp. Black pearl (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on his right hand. His white hair is thinning but still full. He has gray eyes and a brown hat with a white feather.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Aramil embodies much of what other species detest in the Elves. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Aramil was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and many dire rats want him driven away

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: Red garnet (160 gp). Sard (70 gp). Coral (160 gp).

Description: 4'11" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His hair is cut close to his head. He has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. 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: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Soveliss was born on a far western island where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Junk Dealer. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he wants revenge against dire rats

Flaws: Insane, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 1900 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp).