Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. He sports a long chestnut beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Because his father 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 west, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his mother from journeying west to reunite his family. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 900 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His hair is cut close to his head. His ears are large.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He is portly but not overly obese. He has done his best to style his black hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Performer who has hired him part-time. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He is content.

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Immigrant. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 800 gp. Banded agate (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly shortspears and longbows. His silver hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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. Being a Beggar kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 800 gp. Silver pearl (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a tattered pair of loose grey pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His silver hair is matted, messy, and big. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: Carrie hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. He took after his father in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his father taught him to defend himself. When his father died while fighting gnolls, the young Carrie began to lead the lost caravan. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To protect his home; and revenge

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Guardian, Enemies. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 800 gp.