Description: This man stands a little under 4'5" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and pastel handkerchief worn on his right side. His hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Some 6 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Dalgal never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Guardian, Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 330 gp.

Description: This woman wears silk and lounges about seductively, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She sports blonde long hair. Her hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In her 11th year, her parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Riswynn alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and many dire rats want her driven away

Flaws: Addict, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 50 pp. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument.

Description: He sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Shepherd born in the past three hundred years. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has achieved small success as a Shepherd.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Shepherd responsibilities is difficult; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: Tourmaline (80 gp).

Description: Standing 3'2", this man wears dull tan sweaters, loose white pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed bow, just in case. He keeps his golden hair in a pixie cut. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His first spouse was a Healer, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: She wears a brown coat over a green low-cut shirt, and a top hat upon her head. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. Her blonde hair is well kept. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her gray eyes.

Personality: Beatrice hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her dancing career. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Merchant but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Artistic, Pacifist. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 20 pp.