Description: A pudgy woman standing about 5'0" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her brown robe. Her hair is golden and very short. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Layabout for hire.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and revenge

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 230 gp. Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Jade (70 gp). 1 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. His crest is short and white. His fierce red eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was raised in a island tribe. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. After a long history of fighting, Heskan and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 300 gp. Jet (60 gp). Rose (50 gp).

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body, and is pretty ugly. She keeps her brown hair in a flapper bob. She has gleaming, smiling black eyes.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Jezebeth was born in the north. At a young age she loved to build and create. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has shaved his head bald. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. 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 the only child of a wealthy merchant. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Human activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Human doctor. Recently the stress of being a Shepherd has made it difficult for him to sleep.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and to be a navigator again

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Racist, Insomniac, Greedy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 40 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).

Description: This malnourished man likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He has wavy brown hair. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Gifted from a young age, Anthony studied abroad. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Halfling activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Halfling doctor. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Halfling compassion; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Attractive. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 20 pp.