Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a black feathered hat and black clothes. He wears a feathered hat to cover his moderate length chestnut hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

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. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. In his 19th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 2000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Merchant. He has no hair. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 4000 gp. Azurite (11 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His hair is long and golden with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small black clips. His beard is chestnut, braided, and well cared for. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 3000 gp. Blue quartz (7 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Jade (150 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). 1 Minor magic item.