Description: An older man who wears black trousers with brown and grey striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts, he is not a threatening figure. His moppish auburn hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. Naal enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born in a small forest village. While he appears to be a normal Elf, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Hedonist, Insane. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he very much looks the part of a Sculptor. He has styled his silver hair well, parting it to the left. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Himo was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Himo has worked very hard to control his curse. He tends to his Sculptor job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: To be a Mortician again.

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Job, Poor, Has a crush. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a blue top hat and blue clothes, and carries swords. His white hair is lengthy. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Thervan speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Thervan grew up listening to his father's many stories. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He got money to start a business from the gang present in town. He is greatly indebted to them.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record, Debt, Family. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has a very tight haircut. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with writing. He constantly tries to fill his life with writing. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Herbalist but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Artistic, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 8000 gp. Star rose quartz (60 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Amber (130 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Malachite (8 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'1". He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His golden hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Tanner profession.

History: Nim was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered poetry. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Job, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 7000 gp. Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (80 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (80 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp).