Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. He has moderate length black hair. He has blue eyes and a brown hat with a blue feather.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 9. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 2000 gp. Star ruby (400 gp). Rose (50 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He is physically well-built. His deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Revenge; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 800 pp. A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (8000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 5'4" and wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His silver hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He has brown eyes.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). Gold music box (3000 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 (50 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp).