Description: He tends to wear a green poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly bastard swords and kukris. His hair is white and curly. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his 13th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Caeldrim alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it

Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Criminal record, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: Aquamarine (800 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty blue coat over it. His hair is golden and very short. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Azaki grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Azaki. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Shy. Bonds: Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern man likes to wear grey tank tops with pastel pants. His clothes are grease stained in places. He has dyed his greying brown hair a little too much giving a sharp brown color. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Theriatis was born on a far northern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Dilettante. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, and is pretty ugly. His head has been shaved. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Lamlis was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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 has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Disciplined, Extrovert, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Server

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 100 gp. White pearl (140 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp).

Description: An older man who wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame, he is not a threatening figure. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Born in the north to a Beggar, Thamior learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. He became a Beggar soon after.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and balancing his hectic life and new beggar responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family, Guardian. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 1000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Silver ewer (70 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). A small bag of saffron. (70 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.