Description: An older man who wears a green vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His brown leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his green boots flare out at the collars, he is not a threatening figure. His hair is brown and very short. His eyes are green.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his father. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Unemployed hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Enemies, Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 400 gp. Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His auburn hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a rose scrunchie. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. Aust is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Aust was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Masseuse work with an outfit from a few towns over. Masseuse work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Family, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 200 gp. Jet (130 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a grey cloak and cross-gartered white stockings. He has dyed his greying silver hair a little too much giving a sharp silver color. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Expand his business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Justice, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 1200 pp. Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Zircon (70 gp). White opal (1200 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Pink diamond (8000 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Rose (70 gp). Jet (150 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Rose (70 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 4'10". He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. He has no hair. He has violet eyes and a brown hat with a white feather.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Family, Poor. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 80 pp.

Description: He dresses well, wearing tan shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time, and he perpetually has his scimitar ready. His hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Born in the east to a Crown-heir, Azaki learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 500 gp. Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Red spinel (50 gp).