Description: He wears a grey vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his grey boots flare out at the collars. He has wavy white hair. His half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: Aerdeth was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. His childhood dream was to be a Sellsword, but he was a colossal failure. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Sellsword they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Marshal, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich, Job. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 300 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp).

Description: 5'0" and muscular, this eastern man wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes are violet and catlike.

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 has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Ivellios was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 30000 sp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp).

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft yellow waves gently in the breeze. He is physically well-built. His golden hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his singing with anyone who is interested.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his mother. His first spouse was a Painter, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats.

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 10000 cp.

Description: This man stands a little under 4'7" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears pastel trousers with blue and black striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His red hair is heavily combed to the left. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Born to a Adventurer, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He worked as a nervous Ploughman and found it very stressful. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Ploughman responsibilities is difficult; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Professionalism, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 800 gp. Tourmaline (120 gp).

Description: He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Fortune-teller. His brown hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He has amber eyes and a brown hat with a black feather.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 16. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. The war was a terrible time for him, and Theren does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Theren was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Insane, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Mentor, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: Gold music box (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.