Description: He wears bulky tan painted plate armor. He carries with him a set of daggers, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Himo fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a red tunic with tan highlights, and long white pants that bunch up around his shoes, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His blonde hair is cut short. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: He is a Hag in disguise. In his 11th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Rael alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Being a Barkeep kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: In love, Criminal record, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 400 gp. Bloodstone (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Sard (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a red armored body suit, with a simple pastel line shooting up and back down. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. 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 was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 4000 sp.

Description: Standing 4'7", this man is dressed in an above average manner. With a patchy golden beard and wild golden hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His mother worked until he suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. He had to support his now crippled mother and took his mother's old job. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and doesn't want to be a tanner and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Family, Slave. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 5000 sp. Finely wrought small gold bracelet (20 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (20 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears silk and lounges about seductively. His long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray eyes.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 30000 cp. Violet garnet (900 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Black star sapphire (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.