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 shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty blue coat over it. His silver hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

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

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Slave. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 200 gp. Eye agate (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His black hair has been sun bleached extensively. His skin is flawless and his violet eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Being a Blacksmith kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Criminal record, Religious. Occupation: Blacksmith

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

Possessions: 1200 gp. Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man prefers to wear white pants and tee shirts. His golden hair is thinning but still full. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: Varis speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 800 pp. Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). White opal (500 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he sports grey clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Berrian's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He has moderate length golden hair. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. Arannis enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. Arannis abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature sword.

Motivation: He's in love; and he has a crush on the local bowyer

Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 400 gp. Tourmaline (40 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Carnelian (60 gp).