Description: An older man who prefers to wear grey clothing when he does not wear armor, he is not a threatening figure. He has no hair. His gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He comes from a rich western family. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Carnelian (30 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Hematite (13 gp).

Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and red, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He carries with him a set of longswords, each one with a opal on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His red hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. 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 is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 2000 gp. Star rose quartz (20 gp). Emerald (1400 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Hematite (10 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a green coat. He has a long black beard with little hanging trinkets. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. 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. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats.

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 3000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a yellow coat over a tan low-cut shirt, and a Stetson hat upon his head. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He is baby faced.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. 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 feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical, Impeccable. Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 3000 sp.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. He sports pastel clothing, slightly heavier than average wear, marred by chocolates. His brown hair is heavily combed to the left. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born in the east. He always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and elven compassion

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1200 gp.