Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty grey coat over it. Sporting a auburn mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady violet eyes.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: This light-skinned female prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. She has styled her brown hair well, parting it to the right. Her half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: She was born into a rich family. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has worked as a Ruler like her father before her.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Religious, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 140 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp).

Description: She is dressed in a clean grey cloak covering her clean studded leather, and carries bastard swords. She is bald on top and has large chestnut tufts of hair around her ears. She has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: Eva lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the west, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the west for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way south. After a long history of fighting, Eva and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Shoemaker and was forced into it by her family; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 1 Banded mail.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. His auburn hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. In his 20th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father 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 has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and revenge

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 30 pp. Blue quartz (7 gp). Coral (110 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp).