Description: She tends to wear a white poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. She has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. Her long brown hair reaches down to her waist. Her ears are large.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Shaena will drive conversation. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: When she was but 5 years old her parents immigrated from the west. Because her father 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 mother from journeying west to reunite her family. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Many dire rats want her driven away; and revenge

Ideals: Extrovert, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: He wears suspenders and pastel workpants. His shirt is white, and he wears a heavy pastel leather apron most of the time. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his kukri, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. His cinnamon fur has been sun bleached extensively. He has a dull look in his yellow eyes.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 900 sp.

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His head has been shaved. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He bought a monstrous two handed axe and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive, Impulsive. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: Golden pearl (80 gp).

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. She wears skinny pants and wears a white and brown robe with the hood down, marred by beers. She has white hair. Her eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 150 gp. Alexandrite (200 gp). 4 Smokesticks.