Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light brown in addition to tight pants. His black hair is heavily combed to the left. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Tharivol was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered west to less war torn lands. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: Elven compassion; and he is greedy

Flaws: Hedonist, PTSD, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

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

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His hair is auburn and curly. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his broad red hat.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Laborer. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the north. In his 13th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Laborer for hire.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Military, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 900 gp. Jet (120 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 4'10" and prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His black hair is braided into rings. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Traki hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Bonds: Rich, In love, Enemies. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is renowned for his bright blue suits and hats. He carries with him a set of kukris on his belt, each one with a emerald on the hilt. His brown hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. 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: He wants revenge against dire rats; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Disease, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 600 pp. Star rose quartz (30 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp).

Description: An older man who wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs, he is not a threatening figure. His silver hair is unkempt and raggedy. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: Galinndan wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Sorcerer, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. 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. After a long history of fighting, Galinndan and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 2000 gp. Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.