Description: This man is very fat, and wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He has a brown handlebar mustache and slicked back brown hair. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and his religion dominates his actions

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 7000 sp. A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp).

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Riardon will drive conversation. 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 to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Extrovert, Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: 5'1" and muscular, this southern man wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with pastel lining and desert motifs. His brown hair is unkempt and raggedy. He has blue eyes.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Guardian. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He is bald on top and has large blonde tufts of hair around his ears. He has hazel eyes and a pastel hat with a red feather.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Heian was born the youngest of three triplets. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 5000 sp. Tourmaline (120 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp).

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a blue top hat and blue clothes. His silver hair is matted, messy, and big. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady amber eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He was born in the north. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. 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 is terrified, and will act out of fear; and to clean up the streets

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Fearful. Bonds: Guardian, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.