Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and yellow, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His black hair is braided into rings. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal.

Ideals: Athletic, Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His black hair has been sun bleached extensively. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized white coat. He has shaved his head bald. His brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Tharivol will drive conversation. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Extrovert, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 1600 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear flannel. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He was taken from his home at a very young age. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Quarion was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away.

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Nature, Slave. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 90000 cp. Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp).

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a fancy green suit. His hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Theren was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 15 years.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and money/treasure

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 2000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp).