Description: This late middle aged woman is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems and is in decent physical shape. Her black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is a woman who does what she needs to. She will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Born in the west to a Mason, Donella learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Enemies, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Mason

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears baggy brown pantaloons and a green scarf. His fur is yellow, silky, and of moderate length. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. 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: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Because his mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, dire rats burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the north, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his father from journeying north to reunite his family. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 1400 sp.

Description: He wears bulky white painted plate armor, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'3" when asserting himself. His auburn hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Orc artifacts is his passion.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 4000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide her balding. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She takes great joy in being the best Soapmaker in town.

History: Astaro was born in the east. At a young age she loved to build and create. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Persistence. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 250 gp. 1 Masterwork studded leather.