Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she is wearing a long, blue, dusty cloak. Her white hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gray.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Ranala is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ranala grew up listening to her father's many stories. Through the years after Ranala was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Ranala's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 500 sp. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: Standing 5'7", this man does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Tethren grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

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

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 300 gp. Fire opal (500 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp).

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. He sports a flattop fur cut. His copper eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Born in the south to a Bricklayer, Cask learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. Through the years after Cask was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Cask's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Bricklayer for the past few years.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Depressed, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp).

Description: This tall, slender woman prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She wears a small hat to cover her moderate length brass crest. Her gold eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Banker arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. After months of barely getting by, Ruloth managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, she made her way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east; and to be a dilettante again

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1200 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.