Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He keeps his black hair in a pixie cut. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed white hat.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Flaws: Shy, Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Carter

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 400 pp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (60 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western man is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Herbalist. His clothes are grease stained in places. His hair is silver and curly. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Herbalist hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 1000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'2" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a brown shirt with thin tan vertical stripes and brown pants. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Berrian was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He worked as a nervous Bounty Hunter and found it very stressful. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is his passion

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Job, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: Alexandrite (700 gp).