Description: Standing 5'3", this woman wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Pacifist, Logical. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: Citrine (50 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His purple hair has been sun bleached extensively. His red eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Paymon's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. Paymon enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur, Artistic. Flaws: Hedonist. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and pastel, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her crest is scarlet and curly. Her eyes are likewise red.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: She was born in the south. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Revenge; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 50 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She prefers to wear white pants and tee shirts. Her moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: She was born in a small mountains village. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats.

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: Deep green spinel (130 gp). 1 Climber’s kit.