Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep tan leather and dull violet iron scale mail. His auburn hair is unkempt and raggedy. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing writing.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the north. Theriatis was born on a far northern mountains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Servant. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1600 sp. Zircon (20 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a white vest and prefers brown and red shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His hair is silver and curly. His eyes are violet.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His mother worked until he suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. He had to support his now crippled mother and took his mother's old job. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son.

Ideals: Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 120 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This woman stands a little under 6'5" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. Her long golden hair reaches down to her waist. Her eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: Arha hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her writing career. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

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. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Arha was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Selfish, Disease. Bonds: Military, Enemies. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, she very much looks the part of a Map Maker. She wears a top hat to hide her balding. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Chassath speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: Chassath was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She has achieved small success as a Map Maker.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Impeccable, Professionalism. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 300 gp. Onyx (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With grey face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he has a large grey mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his green robe. He wears his black hair down. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 110 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.