Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'3" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Detective. He has shaved his head bald. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the south. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Detective work with an outfit from a few towns over. Detective work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Detective for hire.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Debt. Occupation: Detective

Voice: French accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears dull tan sweaters, loose green pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed morningstar, just in case. His chestnut hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his top tan hat.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Sculptor arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. 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. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Raer fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1200 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 5'1". He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs, and his gloved hand is found clutching a trident. His head has been shaved. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 31000 sp. Clear bright green emerald (4000 gp). Azurite (8 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: This malnourished man wears dark leathers with embroidery. He has done his best to style his red hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Hadarai was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats.

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Family, Nature. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 110 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp).

Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with top hat. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He sports a long black beard, and similarly colored long hair. His gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was born in a small forest village. 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 got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Nature, Poor. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 1500 gp. Rock crystal (50 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp).