Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears long strands of jet and short blue dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her chestnut hair is greasy and uncared for. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Farmer arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. In her 19th 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 hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 70 gp. Azurite (14 gp). Banded agate (14 gp).

Description: He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

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 has all his life been fascinated with poetry.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Cook. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Cook for the past few years.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Family. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 40 gp. Amethyst (100 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His red crest is singed and shortened. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Tarhun lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Through the years after Tarhun was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Tarhun's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 310 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This northern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears tan painted combat armor at almost all times. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Lazy. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Light steel shield.