Description: 5'0" and muscular, this western man wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his sai with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He sports a flattop hair cut. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Mason hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. After a long history of fighting, Aerdeth and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 800 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Nutae was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Server

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His blonde hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. 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: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his mother. In his 12th year, his parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Mindartis alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He bought a shortspear and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 90 pp. Blue quartz (5 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who prefers to wear blue clothing when he does not wear armor, he is not a threatening figure. His moppish blonde hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes are violet and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Naill is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. At some point he was captured by dire rats and was tortured. After several years of this he finally managed to escape. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Enemies, Poor, Slave, Family. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: White opal (900 gp). Coral (80 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp).

Description: He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior, and he perpetually has his hammer ready. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 70 pp. Red garnet (120 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp).