Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with red colored cloaks and clothing. She has blonde hair. Her brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. Nora was born on a far southern island where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Layabout. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and regain custody of her son

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: In love, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look, and carries scythes. His brown hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and revenge

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated, Artistic, Persistence. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 80 gp. Jet (110 gp).

Description: This woman is very fat, and is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. She has no hair. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered dancing. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and obtaining odd cultural gnomish artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 70 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears a white small hat and white clothes. He has moderate length black hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Fargas has worked very hard to control his curse. 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: To get a good night's sleep; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: American accent

Possessions: Just what you see.