Description: She is a husky woman, who dresses in tan turtlenecks beneath a black coat with pastel slacks. Her blonde hair is thinning but still full. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. After coming to the age of reason, Valanthe took it upon herself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She tends to her Bricklayer job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: To be a Junk Dealer again.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 5'9". He sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear, and his gloved hand is found clutching a spear. His chestnut hair is lengthy. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is an amazing painter.

History: He was raised in a mountains tribe. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and expand his business

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Nature, Slave. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 2300 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp).

Description: This man wears a simple black robe with violet stripes complete with hood, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He has golden hair. 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 would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born in the east to a Hunter, Zâthra learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Hunter hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He struck the Hunter job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This malnourished woman is wearing a tight black one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. She has wavy chestnut hair. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. Being born in the north, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the north for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way east. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion.

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Nature, Family. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 800 gp. Rich purple corundum (1000 gp).