Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His brown fur is long and unkept. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Great hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. A true patriot, Great would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

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 married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he is greedy

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 200 gp. Jade (130 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp).

Description: She has a missing left arm. She is wearing a tight tan one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. Her auburn hair is heavily combed to the left. Her eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions.

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman is wearing a long, blue cloak. She sports white long hair. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Many dire rats want her driven away; and to be a dilettante again

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His golden hair is long and unkept. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Artistic, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: She is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 22. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She was raised in a island tribe. Her childhood dream was to be a Herbalist, but she was a colossal failure. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand her business; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: Amber (140 gp).