Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He tends to wear a brown poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He has silver hair. His brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Gifted from a young age, Arannis studied abroad. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Enemies, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He keeps his blonde hair in a flapper bob. His ears are large.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. A true patriot, Aelar would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Aelar was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and his religion dominates his actions

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Military, Religious. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'8" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has moderate length silver hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Thervan hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his music career. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the north. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 30000 cp. Aquamarine (400 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His moppish red hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 800 gp. Sardonyx (40 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a blue shirt, with a brown mid length shorts with brown tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His auburn hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. 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: Erdan 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. 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 used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 170 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.