Description: He is a mite stocky and wears dark leathers with embroidery. His auburn hair is long and unkept. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Varis was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

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

Ideals: Optimist, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 2300 gp. Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 400 gp. Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears long strands of topaz and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length golden hair. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Dayereth hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and revenge

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 4000 sp. Chalcedony (30 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His hair is cut close to his head. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He struck the Junk Dealer job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 2000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He sports a flattop hair cut. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Suhnae lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Laborer responsibilities is difficult; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Family, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 6000 sp. Chalcedony (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp).