Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Cook. He has dyed his greying brown hair a little too much giving a sharp brown color. His eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Halimath was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Optimist, Professionalism. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Cook

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Onyx (40 gp). Malachite (5 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears suspenders and violet workpants. His shirt is black, and he wears a heavy violet leather apron most of the time. His brown hair is cut short. His eyes are amber.

Personality: Tharivol wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Wizard, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... A friendly and beautiful Elf, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: Tharivol hails from a village terrorized by brigands. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 100 pp. Star ruby (1300 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Iolite (20 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He sports a long auburn beard, and similarly colored long hair. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has achieved small success as a Body Guard.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Optimist, Justice, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Guardian. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 800 pp. Jet (130 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp).