Description: This exceptionally lanky woman dresses well, wearing green shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. Her scarlet crest, when down, is lengthy. She has red eyes and a green hat with a tan feather.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 190 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. 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 crest is bronze and curly. His eyes are likewise gold.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 400 gp. Carnelian (60 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp).

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her silver hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. Her eyes are likewise gray. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was born in a small plains village. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 300 sp. Banded agate (13 gp).

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears a brown armored body suit, with a simple tan line shooting up and back down. She keeps her long auburn hair kept up in a rat tail. Her blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She is ready at a moment's notice to give into her darker urges. She is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. She often ends up burning people alive in the fires she starts.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family She moved out east to avoid the crime she committed. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help; and she has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 210 gp.

Description: He is dressed in earthy colors with a black and brown handkerchief worn on his right side. His silver hair is singed and shortened. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines red.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. 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. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and money/treasure

Ideals: Persistence, Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 100 gp. Violet garnet (600 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp).