Description: A middle-aged man, he has the majority of his body covered in plate, and is pretty ugly. With a patchy chestnut beard and wild chestnut hair. This violet eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Born in the north to a Guard, Theren learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Guard. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 9 years.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. He keeps his long black hair kept up in a rat tail. He has amber eyes and a black hat with a yellow feather.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: He was born into a rich family. Carrie abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. 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: Wants to raise his children well; and doesn't want to be a bricklayer and was forced into it by his family

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Attractive, Family, Rich. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1000 gp. Onyx (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle, and he perpetually has his rapier ready. His white hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are blue.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Shepherd. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Born in the north to a Shepherd, Adran learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Shepherd.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 200 pp. Jet (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp).