Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and wears a tight fitting tan shirt and pants. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His chestnut hair is smooth and relatively long. His amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He is a great chef.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 1500 gp. Black pearl (1300 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Jet (140 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His brown hair, when down, is lengthy. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. 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: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Tanner hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature crossbow.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 1600 gp.

Description: This light-skinned male is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. With bright white hair and a scraggly beard. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Healer. 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: A powerful wizard made him what he is. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and he desires to right it; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 60000 cp. Coral (150 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Azurite (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He has wavy auburn hair. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is a Fortune-teller first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. 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: He comes from a rich western family. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats; and balancing his hectic life and new fortune-teller responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 800 gp. Aquamarine (400 gp). Jade (160 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Emerald (1300 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp).

Description: He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He carries a battered warhammer and tarnished glaive as well. His moppish silver hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Berrian hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his dancing career. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: Aquamarine (500 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.