Description: He is lean but muscular and is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His chestnut hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

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

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Debt. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 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 (40 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears bulky yellow painted plate armor. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He got into the Shepherd business at a young age. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He's also a talented Courier, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 300 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright red and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His hair is cut close to his head. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Elven conditions. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 3000 gp. Hematite (8 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Jet (50 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Peridot (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.