Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. With bright red hair and a scraggly beard. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady hazel eyes.

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. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. After a long history of fighting, Raer and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Breathy voice

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

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears tattered old clothes. He has dyed his greying black hair a little too much giving a sharp black color. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and he wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 900 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing grey cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze, he is not a threatening figure. His hair is short and white. His eyes are brown.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Selfish, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Slave. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: This man is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, white shirt, and blue tie. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amethyst on his left hand. He has done his best to style his silver hair to look like a famous performer. He has green eyes and a black hat with a white feather.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: The child of a Priest, who enjoyed hunting, Efferil was taken on many hunting expeditions. Efferil was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Efferil decided he wanted neither the life of his mother nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He became a Weaver soon after.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he has money and likes to spend it

Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Criminal record, Nature, Job. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Mayor. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. He worked as a nervous Mayor and found it very stressful. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Poor. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp).