Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around 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 into a rich family. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and to pay off his debts

Ideals: Logical, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 2000 gp. Black pearl (200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man wears a robe, a symbol of death around his neck, and a whip on his belt. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He has a very tight haircut. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of brigands once and for all.

History: Born in the east to a Miner, Lamlis learned a great deal about his father'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 Miner for the past few years.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he wants revenge against brigands

Ideals: Fighting, Passionate. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 2000 gp. Iolite (40 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Zircon (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 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 wears a grey vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His tan leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his grey boots flare out at the collars. His hair is cut close to his head. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A freak accident while working with his Carpenter mother left him crippled. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 300 pp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp).