Description: This younger middle-aged man dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He sports a flattop hair cut. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Koeth was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. In his 12th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Koeth 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. Koeth was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: To clean up the streets.

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: In love, Guardian, Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 400 gp. Red garnet (40 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on his right hand. His chestnut hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Because his mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, orcs 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 father from journeying west to reunite his family. 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: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 13000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'5" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He prefers to wear violet pants and tee shirts. His brown hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. Mindartis was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Mindartis decided he wanted neither the life of his mother nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 120 pp. Deep green spinel (150 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His golden hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Himo's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Born in the north to a Ruler, Himo learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 50000 cp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (20 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp).

Description: Standing 4'9", this man sports white clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his feathered white hat.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Spice Merchant arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He struck the Spice Merchant job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: Emerald (400 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.