Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a blue coat over a red low-cut shirt, and a deerstalker hat upon his head. He wears a deerstalker hat to hide his balding. His amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats; and revenge

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Slave. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 200 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp).

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears a simple tan robe with brown stripes complete with hood. She keeps her long golden hair kept up in a rat tail. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are brown.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she's looking for her big break

Bonds: Religious, Rich, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 21000 sp. Alexandrite (1100 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Red spinel (130 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears a tan vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her white leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her tan boots flare out at the collars. Her hair is auburn and curly. Her hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Many brigands want her driven away; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur, Athletic. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Tourmaline (100 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is wearing a tight red one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape, and carries shortbows. Her silver hair is well kept. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Pearl has worked very hard to control her curse. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Guard for hire.

Motivation: Expand her business; and balancing her hectic life and new guard responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac, Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: Just what you see.