Description: She is a husky woman, who is well dressed, constantly wearing a grey suit, brown shirt, and black tie. Her hair is long and black with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small grey clips. Her eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. In her 16th year, her parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Emmeline alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by dire rats. Emmeline was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Enemies. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 70 gp. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument.

Description: This tall, slender woman does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her white hair is well kept. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born to a Layabout, her father struggled to pay the bills. Margery was a troubled youth. She spent her days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent her evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Margery decided she wanted neither the life of her father nor that of the evil petty criminals she associated with. During her early adolescence, she took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. Being a Bookbinder kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Bookbinder

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

Possessions: 800 gp. Black pearl (800 gp). Iolite (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished woman has the majority of her body covered in plate. She has slicked back black hair. She has gray eyes.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She disdains her fellow northerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Laborer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 150 gp. 2 Holy water.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy black stubble. He is typically in his Animal Trainer uniform. He has a hunchback. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

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 moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered dancing. In the meantime he has taken over work as a Animal Trainer and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: 5'6" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She is dressed in an above average manner. Her blonde hair is well kept. Her eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. A gifted student she started as a Guard, but she got bored and became a Detective. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Detective for hire.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 500 sp.