Description: This malnourished man wears a robe, a symbol of magic around his neck, and a shield on his belt. His red hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He is obsessed with his god.

History: Dayereth was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He became a Crown-heir soon after.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Job. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 3000 gp. Malachite (16 gp). Sard (60 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. With bright chestnut hair and a scraggly beard. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. Because his mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, dire rats burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the east, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his father from journeying east to reunite his family. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and expand his business

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Job, In love, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 600 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he very much looks the part of a Mayor. His hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. His blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. A true patriot, Theren would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Theren was born with his mother's beautiful face. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 8000 sp.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants. He sports a flattop hair cut. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Peren's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. The war was a terrible time for him, and Peren does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 9000 sp. Malachite (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He has a large blue mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his white robe. He has styled his brown hair well, parting it to the right. His fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Gennal was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 30 pp.