Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His hair is red and curly. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. Abad liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Military. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 200 sp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has shaved his head bald. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Azaki was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she is wearing a tight black one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. She has a long chestnut ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She hates dire rats. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. Some 9 years later her spouse died after the birth of her daughter. Heartbroken, Gaaki never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her daughter whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: Many dire rats want her driven away; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Athletic. Bonds: Enemies, In love, Mentor. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 210 gp.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She dresses well, wearing blue shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. She wears a Stetson hat to hide her balding. Her eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Her first spouse was a Bowyer, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Spy and was forced into it by her family.

Flaws: Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 110 gp. Amethyst (90 gp).