Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and dresses in white turtlenecks beneath a black coat with blue slacks. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His black hair, when down, is lengthy. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He is a Lamia in disguise. A gifted student he started as a Baker, but he got bored and became a Courier. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and to protect his home

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Guardian. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 1000 sp. Blue quartz (7 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He carries with him a set of greatswords, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Dayereth was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His parents enrolled him in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that he could practice his necromantic talents. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 3000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he is typically in his Gardener uniform. He has wavy red hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He has all his life been fascinated with music.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Job, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 50 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp).

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. He is dressed in an above average manner. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He sports a long chestnut beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Erdan grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He is renowned for his bright brown suits and hats. His hair is golden and very short. He has amber eyes.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Aelar was born with his mother's beautiful face. When Aelar reached his early adolescence his Elf mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and many dire rats want him driven away

Flaws: Selfish, Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.