Description: This light-skinned female is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. She has wavy brown hair. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Whurdred speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by dire rats. Whurdred was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Military, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 100 sp. Moss agate (4 gp). 4 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'2" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His moppish brown hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the west. 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 now owns his own business.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Philantrophist, Impeccable. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. With bright black hair. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her violet eyes.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: She is a Jackalwere in disguise. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Gnomish companion (her 'brother'). By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Jet (50 gp).

Description: She has a missing left arm. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. Her crest is brass, silky, and of moderate length. Her eyes are a pleasant gold.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. Her job bores her to no end. She has decided to make it more interesting.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Thava grew up listening to her father's many stories. Her psionic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: She has decided she is irredeemable; and she will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 300 gp.