Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

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 has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and money/treasure

Ideals: Justice, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 400 pp. Emerald (400 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He stands about 4'7" and is wearing a tight black one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. At some point he was captured by dire rats and was tortured. After several years of this he finally managed to escape. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Enemies, Slave. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 100 pp. White opal (1100 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Jasper (30 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Rose (30 gp). Rose (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). 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 Shepherd. His brown hair and beard is wavy and long. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. When Efferil reached his early adolescence his Elf mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Shepherd for hire.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and balancing his hectic life and new shepherd responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Job, Religious. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 1000 gp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp).