Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He has styled his black hair well, parting it to the right. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Thervan was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Thervan was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

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

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Persistence. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 4000 gp. Peridot (50 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Sard (50 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Jade (120 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a brown vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His white leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his brown boots flare out at the collars. He has dyed his greying auburn hair a little too much giving a sharp auburn color. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing singing.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Bonds: Guardian, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 7000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull blue iron scale mail. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Professionalism, Justice, Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 90 pp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'5" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Actor. His black hair, when down, is lengthy. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Actor

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'5" and muscular, this western man wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a yellow coat. His wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Passionate, Logical, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 400 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp).