Description: This western man is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Herbalist. His clothes are grease stained in places. His hair is silver and curly. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Herbalist hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 1000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who wears long strands of emerald and short grey dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths, he is not a threatening figure. His golden hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his top grey hat.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To unite with his brother.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Nature, Family. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 400 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp).

Description: 5'4" and muscular, this eastern man wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a greataxe, but if one is not available he will default to his bastard sword. His hair is short and black. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

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. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Deep blue spinel (600 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a tight fitting white shirt and pants. He wears his red hair up in a very large beehive style do. His ears are large.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 900 gp. 2 Acid flasks.

Description: A 4'9" western man, he wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His golden hair is cut short. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Naill 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. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature whip.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 300 gp.