Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. With bright black hair and a scraggly beard. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Beggar arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. 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: An old rival family wants him found; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Passionate, Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Family, Nature. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 100 pp. Blue quartz (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His white hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: The child of a Knight, who enjoyed hunting, Thervan was taken on many hunting expeditions. Thervan liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it.

Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 2000 gp. Banded agate (4 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His hair is long and brown with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small blue clips. His beard is golden, braided, and well cared for. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 16. 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. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: The child of a Detective, who enjoyed hunting, Eiravel was taken on many hunting expeditions. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Weaver 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: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Military, Nature. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 200 pp.