Description: He stands about 4'11" and wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair is long and chestnut with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small black clips. His beard is white, braided, and well cared for. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He takes great joy in being the best Cook in town.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He worked as a nervous Cook and found it very stressful. He tends to his Cook job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1000 gp. Amethyst (150 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He has a large white mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his pastel robe. He has wavy silver hair. His brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. 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. After a long history of fighting, Himo and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1000 gp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (90 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (90 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). A small bag of saffron. (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 5'1" northern man, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His chestnut hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Joker, Optimist. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Emerald (800 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Amber (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Malachite (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.