Description: A 4'0" northern man, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy blonde hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Dworic was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. After a long history of fighting, Dworic and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 14000 sp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp).

Description: This woman wears blue trousers with tan and grey striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She has a very tight haircut. This amber eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. When triggered she is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: Her psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Locksmith.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: Zircon (50 gp).

Description: He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He carries with him a set of nunchakus on his belt, each one with a jet on the hilt. His white hair is lengthy. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He is a great chef.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Boston accent

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

Description: This man is wearing a tight black one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His brown hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. Thamuz is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Thamuz was born the youngest of three triplets. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Family, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 50 pp.