Description: A 3'9" western woman, she wears a grey armored body suit, with a simple red line shooting up and back down. She has wavy chestnut hair. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and she desires to right it.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'4" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He has a large pastel mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his black robe. His gray fur is braided into rings. His half smiles and yellow eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dwarven companion (his 'brother'). 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: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 370 gp. 4 Thunderstones.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Orc, and stands approximately 6'3". She wears tattered old clothes, and her gloved hand is found clutching a dagger. She has moderate length brown hair. Her green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

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 has all her life been fascinated with dancing.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her hair is brown and very short. Her half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage daughter.

History: When she was but 4 years old her parents immigrated from the west. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and wants to raise her children well

Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she typically wears brown cloth garments or leather armor. Her orange fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her eyes are blue.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. 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: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 120 gp.