Description: He wears skinny pants and wears a black and pastel robe with the hood down. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his shield, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a clover on it. His golden hair is knotted and matted. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with writing. He constantly tries to fill his life with writing. The war was a terrible time for him, and Krusk does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. Krusk 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 knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 20 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp).

Description: She usually wears her violet robe and has her flail always slung over her shoulder. She has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. Her brown hair is singed and shortened. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Born in the north to a Masseuse, Rosalind learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Masseuse responsibilities is difficult; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Slave. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 40 pp.

Description: This woman tends to wear a large black jacket, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She sports a flattop hair cut. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In her 13th year, her parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Murook alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and many dire rats want her driven away

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Greedy, Hedonist. Bonds: Enemies, Criminal record. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: 6'6" and muscular, this western man wears a fancy brown suit. His brown hair is still thick. His half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Nicholas was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Emotional, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: Silver pearl (100 gp).