Description: She is a mite stocky and is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Aline was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: To be a Priest again; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Justice, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'0" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He usually wears his grey robe and has his falchion always slung over his shoulder. His wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly, Emotional, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 6000 cp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His blonde hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He carries a battered quarterstaff and tarnished bastard sword as well. His silver hair is smooth and relatively long. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. After a long history of fighting, Oppleby and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 40 gp. Rhodochrosite (9 gp). 4 Antitoxin.