Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. Because his father participated in the massacre of their homeland, dire rats burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the east, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his mother from journeying east to reunite his family. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Aerdeth was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

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 wears professional attire. He has brown hair. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the south. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. 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: Money/treasure; and he feels kind of lost in life

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich, Family. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 3000 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a missing left leg. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. He wears his brown hair up in a very large beehive style do. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Apothecary. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the south. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Apothecary hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 7 years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Fire opal (1600 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp).