Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright yellow and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His tied-back hair is chestnut. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. In his 15th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Nim alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 1000 gp. Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp).

Description: He dresses like a well dressed Dyer does. He carries with him a set of warhammers on his belt, each one with a amber on the hilt. His brown hair is still thick. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Born in the north to a Dyer, Raer learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 15 years.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Dyer responsibilities is difficult; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Attractive. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 200 pp. Moss agate (16 gp). Azurite (16 gp).

Description: A 4'8" western man, he sports yellow clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He has wavy golden hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. Halimath enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and he wants revenge against dire rats

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 4000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.