Description: This younger middle-aged woman prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her blue hair is thinning but still full. Her white eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: To unite with her brother; and to clean up the streets

Bonds: Rich, In love, Family, Enemies, Religious, Guardian. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 8000 sp. Black pearl (200 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp).

Description: He is dressed in earthy colors with a grey and brown handkerchief worn on his left side. He wears his white hair up. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: This man loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world.

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 250 gp.

Description: This light-skinned female wears light armors faded through time and improper care. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her golden hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: Quilla speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. She moved out west to avoid the crime she committed. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and she is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 210 pp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He prefers to wear violet clothing when he does not wear armor. His hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. After a long history of fighting, Miles and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and regain custody of his daughter

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Military, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 200 pp. Moss agate (15 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp).