Description: She is lean but muscular and is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Stableman. She has red hair. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 80 gp. Deep blue spinel (300 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 6'2". He wears a simple black robe with tan stripes complete with hood. He keeps his blue crest in a pixie cut. His fierce red eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. 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 feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Disciplined, Impeccable. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (30 gp).

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 3'11" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her chestnut hair is long and unkept. She has brown eyes.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. To her fellows she 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: The child of a Barkeep, who enjoyed hunting, Balifra was taken on many hunting expeditions. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Many dire rats want her driven away; and revenge

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Enemies, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 5000 cp. Blue quartz (15 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: This northern woman is abnormally tall. She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. She wears her golden hair up. Her eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage daughter.

History: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 200 gp. 4 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. He is baby faced.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Shoemaker hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and doesn't want to be a shoemaker and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Family, In love, Poor. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 200 sp.