Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is renowned for his bright black suits and hats. His chestnut hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Himo speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Himo grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: Aquamarine (900 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). White opal (1200 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and prefers to wear blue pants and tee shirts. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Server

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (10 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Body Guard. He sports a long brown beard, and similarly colored long hair. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: The child of a Crown-heir, who enjoyed hunting, Efferil was taken on many hunting expeditions. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He has worked as a Body Guard like his mother before him.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 3000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (100 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). A small bag of saffron. (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (100 gp).