Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body, and is pretty ugly. His tied-back hair is silver. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. 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: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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 is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 1000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp).

Description: This light-skinned male is renowned for his bright black suits and hats. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He has shaved his head bald. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. 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: Lucan was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and money/treasure

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Job, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is dressed in an above average manner. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He has styled his blonde hair well, parting it to the left. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His psionic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he usually wears his black robe and has his shortbow always slung over his shoulder. He has a very tight haircut. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Born in the north to a Soapmaker, Arannis learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Soapmaker for the past few years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Military, Job, Family. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 1500 gp. White pearl (120 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Black pearl (800 gp).

Description: He is typically in his Animal Trainer uniform. He carries with him a set of monstrous two handed axes on his belt, each one with a jet on the hilt. He has done his best to style his silver hair to look like a famous performer. His skin is flawless and his gray eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He is greedy; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Old thin voice

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