Description: She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. She carries with her a set of shields on her belt, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. Her hair is auburn and very short. Her eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: The child of southern immigrants she idolized her mother. Sumnes was born on a far southern forest where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Carter. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Sumnes fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This late middle aged man wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it and is in decent physical shape. His golden hair is greasy and uncared for. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing singing.

History: The child of a Cartwright, who enjoyed hunting, Pog was taken on many hunting expeditions. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a old dungeon. He would wander through that old dungeon and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the plains due to the painful memories there. Pog took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up ceremonial dagger and armor he uses now. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 40 gp. Tourmaline (50 gp). 1 Masterwork Musical instrument.

Description: This light-skinned male tends to wear a large grey jacket. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. Roger enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. A gifted student he started as a Masseuse, but he got bored and became a Body Guard. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 9 years.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Flaws: Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Religious, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. She has moderate length white hair. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when drow swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In her 17th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs.

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 130 gp.