Description: This man wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on his right hand. His black hair is lengthy. He has amber eyes and a grey hat with a tan feather.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. 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. Because his mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, dire rats burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the east, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his father from journeying east to reunite his family. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

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

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 1300 gp. Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is typically in his Mortician uniform. With a patchy blonde beard and wild blonde hair. He is baby faced.

Personality: He hates brigands. 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: Nim was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He struck the Mortician job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and he desires to right it; and to be a miller again

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1900 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He has a long blonde beard with little hanging trinkets. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He hates Elves with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. 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-sister.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Because his mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, drow burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the north, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his father from journeying north to reunite his family. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister.

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Poor, Family, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 5000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp).

Description: He is renowned for his bright red suits and hats. He has a brown handlebar mustache and slicked back brown hair. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He got into the Butcher business at a young age. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Military, Job, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 2300 gp. Silver ewer (50 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp).

Description: He is a husky man, who wears a tattered pair of loose brown pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He keeps his silver hair in a flapper bob. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Naill was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and many dire rats want him driven away

Flaws: Depressed, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 5000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). 1 Minor magic item.