Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His black hair is singed and shortened. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. In his 16th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Traki alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Traki was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Terse. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 700 gp. Alexandrite (300 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he is dressed in a clean white cloak covering his clean studded leather. His auburn hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Courier work with an outfit from a few towns over. Courier work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military, Rich. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty green coat over it. His hair is long and chestnut with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small green clips. His beard is brown, braided, and well cared for. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing singing.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Actor hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: Expand his business; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 100 pp. Malachite (8 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and is typically in his Masseuse uniform. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His blonde hair is smooth and relatively long. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: Born in the south to a Masseuse, Traki learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. 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. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Insane. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 3000 gp. Malachite (11 gp). Jade (150 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Black opal (600 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Sard (80 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Fire opal (600 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Amber (150 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He very much looks the part of a Crown-heir. His long silver hair reaches down to his waist. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. A true patriot, Gennal would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Gennal hails from a village terrorized by giants. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Gennal was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He tends to his Crown-heir job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Expand his business; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Job, Poor, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 900 pp. Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Rose (20 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Fire opal (1000 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp).