Description: With blue face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep white leather and dull brown iron scale mail. She is bald on top and has large auburn tufts of hair around her ears. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Emen grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Emen. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 50 gp. Sardonyx (40 gp).

Description: Standing 5'10", this man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has a long auburn beard with little hanging trinkets. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Joker. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Server

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: He is well dressed, constantly wearing a pastel suit, white shirt, and yellow tie. He carries a battered greataxe and tarnished axe as well. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 110 gp. Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: This man is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on his left hand. He wears a feathered hat to cover his moderate length chestnut hair. He has gray eyes.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. A true patriot, Justin would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. 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 has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 70 gp. 4 Antitoxin.