Description: She is a mite stocky and likes to wear ponchos typically of a light yellow in addition to tight pants. Her hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Gardener responsibilities is difficult; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Logical. Bonds: Nature, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 220 gp.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears an entirely green suit with tan socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His brass crest is unkempt and raggedy. His red eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. In his 13th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Kaladan alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a robe, a symbol of magic around his neck, and a sickle on his belt. His golden hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is an amazing painter.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Nim fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a axe, but if one is not available she will default to her warhammer. Her fur is lavender and very short. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: She was born in the north. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: Many brigands want her driven away.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Insane. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: This malnourished woman prefers to wear blue clothing when she does not wear armor. Her moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Soapmaker hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Soapmaker.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Job, Family. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: Just what you see.