Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a tan coat, marred by sweets. His chestnut hair is still thick. His violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Architect. He tends to his Architect job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and he wants revenge against dire rats

Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Job, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Solid gold idol (400 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (50 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a fancy pastel suit. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

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 also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Naeris was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Religious. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 130 pp.

Description: He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep white leather and dull brown iron scale mail, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'0" when asserting himself. His auburn hair is lengthy. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He takes great joy in being the best Knight in town.

History: Erevan was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Elven activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Elven doctor. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: Shy, Racist. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Knight

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 30 pp.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, he is renowned for his bright violet suits and hats. His hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. Halimath is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Born to a Barrister, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He always admired divine-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Nature, Family, Poor. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 4000 gp. Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he usually wears his brown robe and has his lance always slung over his shoulder. His golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Azaki was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 1000 gp.