Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He carries with him a set of hammers, each one with a ruby on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He has a very tight haircut. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the south. 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 has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature hammer.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who wears tattered old clothes, he is not a threatening figure. With bright chestnut hair and a scraggly beard. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Nim hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Nim was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 6000 gp. Solid gold idol (300 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (20 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a white vest and prefers brown and green shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: He was born in the east. 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. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and revenge

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Bather

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).