Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep blue leather and dull black iron scale mail. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He keeps his golden hair in a flapper bob. His brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Rael grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 4000 gp. Silver ewer (50 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (50 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a brown suit, pastel shirt, and grey tie. His tied-back hair is blonde. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Revenge; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 4'10" and likes to wear ponchos typically of a light yellow in addition to tight pants. His red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Riardon lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Family, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: Just what you see.