Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she tends to wear a tan poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: Valanthe lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Ideals: Justice, Logical. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 350 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: A middle-aged man, he is dressed in earthy colors with a grey and brown handkerchief worn on his left side, and is pretty ugly. His blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 1 Backpack.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she is dressed in a clean tan cloak covering her clean studded leather. Her auburn hair is heavily combed to the right. Her amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She is very protective of her business, her home, and her spouse. She is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Born in the east her family was never financially stable. In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Many dire rats want her driven away; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. She has moderate length black hair. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: She was born into a rich family. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 100 gp.