Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He keeps his long black hair kept up in a rat tail. He has blue eyes.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. Thamior liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He tends to his Shepherd job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 4000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished man wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He wears his auburn hair down. His eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and many dire rats want him driven away

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Religious, Debt. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 1300 gp. Aquamarine (700 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty violet coat over it. With bright white hair and a scraggly beard. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the south. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Cynical. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 500 gp. Black star sapphire (500 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times, and carries whips. He has styled his black hair well, parting it to the right. This hazel eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Fivin lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 80000 cp.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He has a very tight haircut. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Ivellios will drive conversation. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Extrovert, Optimist, Gifted, Persistence, Impeccable. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 600 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item.