Description: This younger middle-aged woman prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She was born in the east. She has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away.

Ideals: Extrovert, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: In love, Enemies. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Aquamarine (600 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears a tan costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. He sports a long blonde beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Nim was raised in a hard working conservative environment. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He's also a talented Engraver, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To clean up the streets.

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Guardian, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 18000 cp.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is wearing a long, violet, dusty cloak. He wears his chestnut hair down. He is baby faced.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Dayereth lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was taken from his home at a very young age. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Bonds: Family, Slave. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 130 pp.