Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her white robe. Her red crest, when down, is lengthy. Her red eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Akra is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. A true patriot, Akra would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and money/treasure

Ideals: Extrovert, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: This man is dressed in earthy colors with a black and white handkerchief worn on his left side. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He keeps his brown hair in a pixie cut. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Joker, Philantrophist. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: 3'11" and muscular, this eastern woman is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She has styled her blonde hair well, parting it to the left. Her gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing poetry.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her parents were killed by orcs in a raid when she was still a young child. The orcs captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by orcs. Ovina was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the orcs.

Motivation: A deep hatred of orcs.

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 110 gp. 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing grey cape and mantle trimmed with soft green waves gently in the breeze. He wears his brown hair up. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

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

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 150 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: This man is very fat, and prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He keeps his auburn hair in a pixie cut. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his 13th year, his parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Crampernap alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and a deep hatred of brigands

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 200 gp.