Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His hair is brown and very short. He has gray eyes and a green hat with a brown feather.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Sage. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. The war was a terrible time for him, and Quarion does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the north. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Quarion was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life.

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Job, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 280 pp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 4'7" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His black hair is matted, messy, and big. His fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He is a Maurezhi in disguise. He was taken from his home at a very young age. In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to reunite with his old friends

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Slave. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 7000 sp. Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp).

Description: He wears just a tan suit. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Thamior was born with his mother's beautiful face. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and revenge

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1200 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 4'10" and muscular, this western man wears a white vest and prefers red and grey shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His blonde hair is cut short. His fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He was born in a small plains village. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Elves. His skin is dark but he possesses many brown ritualistic tattoos. He wears just a white suit. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: He was born in the west. 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: Many dire rats want him driven away.

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 800 gp. Obsidian (6 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.