Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is renowned for his bright tan suits and hats. His white hair is smooth and relatively long. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Bonds: Family, Enemies, Slave, Criminal record, Has a crush. Occupation: Performer

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 3000 gp. Fire opal (1500 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Rose (30 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and typically wears red cloth garments or leather armor. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy chestnut hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Tharivol took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up greatsword and armor he uses now. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Slave, Nature. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 1800 gp. Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished man wears green painted combat armor at almost all times. He has a very tight haircut. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 2000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'1" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His black hair is heavily combed to the left. His green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and doesn't want to be a interpreter and was forced into it by his family

Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Family. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 4000 gp. Bloodstone (70 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He has moderate length red hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He was born into a rich family. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Family, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 1700 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp).