Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She usually wears her black robe and has her quarterstaff always slung over her shoulder. Her chestnut hair is braided into rings. Her white eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with painting. She constantly tries to fill her life with painting. She is a great chef.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. After coming to the age of reason, Ronwe took it upon herself to study the necromantic arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and to pay off her debts

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Slave, Family, Debt. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is renowned for his bright brown suits and hats. His long red fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. The war was a terrible time for him, and Tricking does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Sculptor work with an outfit from a few towns over. Sculptor work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Depressed, Disease. Bonds: Military, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 170 pp. Jasper (70 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp).

Description: This malnourished man is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and tan handkerchief worn on his right side. His golden hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are violet and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Charles was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His childhood dream was to be a Cook, but he was a colossal failure. He has never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Joker, Logical, Artistic. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 160 gp. Red-brown spinel (100 gp).

Description: A 2'11" western woman, she wears a white top hat and white clothes. She has moderate length silver hair. Her brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Lavinia was born the youngest of three triplets. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is greedy

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Family, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Healer

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 200 gp.