Description: An older man who wears an entirely grey suit with black socks and a vest with buckled shoes, he is not a threatening figure. He has no hair. His eyes are amber.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: He comes from a rich western family. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

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

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Slave. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 1000 gp. Gold music box (4000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 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). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Naal was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, In love. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 4000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2900 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He has wavy red hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. A true patriot, Riardon would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Riardon was born the youngest of three triplets. 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. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Bookbinder and was forced into it by his family.

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Poor, Military, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1000 gp. Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Amber (130 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Canary diamond (2000 gp). Onyx (80 gp).