Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat. Her hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. Her hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Balifra will drive conversation. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Balifra grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Balifra. Recently she has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Ideals: Extrovert, Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 380 gp.

Description: He is lean but muscular and is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He sports a flattop fur cut. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. Serpent enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He got into the Crown-heir business at a young age. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Crown-heir. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 900 sp.

Description: This woman stands a little under 4'8" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Bather. She wears a Stetson hat to hide her balding. Her green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Born to a Architect, her father struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Bather hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of freemasons.

Motivation: Revenge; and she wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Addict, Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 200 sp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).

Description: He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior, and he perpetually has his hammer ready. His lavender fur is braided into rings. He has copper eyes and a brown hat with a black feather.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He moved out south to avoid the crime he committed. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 700 gp. Smoky quartz (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Citrine (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item.