Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around her neck, and a pickaxe on her belt. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Courier. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and she would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Family. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 220 pp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp).

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears a pastel coat over a white low-cut shirt, and a top hat upon his head. His cinnamon fur is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Shifting was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Barbarian, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Barbarian in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Shifting abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and doesn't want to be a detective and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Family, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Chrysoprase (80 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with black colored cloaks and clothing. His black hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is an amazing painter.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. His parents enrolled him in a Bard school at a young age so that he could practice his divine talents. He was granted divine powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized grey coat. She wears a small hat to hide her balding. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Eridred hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Stableman hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by dire rats. Eridred was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 110 gp. 1 Everburning torch.