Description: A moderately attractive man, he sports red clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His brown hair is braided into rings. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He got into the Stableman business at a young age. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: To be a Gardener again; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 120 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 5'0" and wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His auburn hair is smooth and relatively long. This blue eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his 15th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Vanuath alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He prefers to wear flannel. His hair is red and very short. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Aramil's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 2400 gp. Moonstone (50 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Amber (150 gp). Emerald (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His hair is long and blonde with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small grey clips. His beard is brown, braided, and well cared for. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Family, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 600 gp. Aquamarine (400 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Clear bright green emerald (3000 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he is renowned for his bright blue suits and hats. He has golden hair. He has violet eyes.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Himo has worked very hard to control his curse. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Detective.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 800 pp. 1 Medium magic item.