Description: This slender woman stands about 5'3". She is renowned for her bright grey dresses and hats. Her blonde hair is singed and shortened. Her eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the west. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and she desires to right it

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 6000 cp.

Description: He dresses well, wearing red shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly greataxes and lances. His hair is black and very short. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Bundrigo grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 90 gp. Jade (70 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. Her crest is blue and curly. Her eyes are likewise gold.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: She was born into a rich family. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Doctor work with an outfit from a few towns over. Doctor work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and to reunite with her absent father

Ideals: Pacifist, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she is renowned for her bright grey dresses and hats, and is pretty ugly. She has a very tight haircut. Her violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Because her mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, dire rats burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. She was preparing to flee to the west, but the outbreak of war prevented her and her father from journeying west to reunite her family. After a long history of fighting, Marastyr and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 20 gp.