Description: He has a missing left arm. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty red coat over it. His auburn hair is unkempt and raggedy. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and money/treasure

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Red spinel (140 gp). Jet (140 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Jacinth (7000 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). Azurite (13 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 5'0" northern man, he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep white leather and dull tan iron scale mail. He is bald on top and has large chestnut tufts of hair around his ears. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Job. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 500 gp. Blue quartz (15 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a red coat with yellow slacks. He sports a long auburn beard, and similarly colored long hair. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. When triggered he is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Peren fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Insane, Mundane. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 1000 gp. Obsidian (7 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 5'0". He dresses well, wearing brown shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time, and his gloved hand is found clutching a crossbow. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. Through the years after Traki was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Traki's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Traki fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a sword, but if one is not available he will default to his glaive. He keeps his long black hair kept up in a rat tail. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: He is a Map Maker first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Born in the west to a Map Maker, Raer learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His childhood dream was to be a Weaver, but he was a colossal failure. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Bonds: Job, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: Star rose quartz (20 gp). Rose (20 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Hematite (7 gp).