Description: This light-skinned female wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. She keeps her auburn hair in a pixie cut. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. After months of barely getting by, Brakka managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, she made her way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and to reunite with her old friends

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Zircon (70 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he has the majority of his body covered in plate. He has beige fur. His copper eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing music.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture.

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 500 gp. Moss agate (7 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. She has chestnut hair. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 2400 sp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This light-skinned female is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and red handkerchief worn on her right side. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her white hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. She has gray eyes and a brown hat with a red feather.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Jarana abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Optimist, Logical, Impeccable. Bonds: Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 90 gp.