Description: He is dressed in a clean grey cloak covering his clean studded leather. He has blonde hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Human in existence. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Shane was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He found a children's book about a Human Barbarian who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away.

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 40 pp. Eye agate (8 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She prefers to wear grey clothing when she does not wear armor. She has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. She keeps her long brown hair kept up in a rat tail. Her blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. A friendly and beautiful Human, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: Cecily was born with her father's beautiful face. In her 18th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her father impaled in their home, and her mother beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: She's in love; and balancing her hectic life and new merchant responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: She wears a simple blue robe with red stripes complete with hood. She has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. She has slicked back red hair. Her amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: She was raised in a desert tribe. 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 spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 16000 cp.

Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy chestnut hair. He has violet eyes and a tan hat with a blue feather.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. Berrian was born on a far southern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Bowyer. He tends to his Bowyer job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and balancing his hectic life and new bowyer responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: He is lean but muscular and dresses in blue turtlenecks beneath a tan coat with green slacks. His tied-back hair is black. His ears are large.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Eldon was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Eldon was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Eldon decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. 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: He's looking for his big break.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 700 sp. 1 Masterwork Artisan’s tools.