Description: She is a mite stocky and wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Her hair is short and auburn. 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 dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Pacifist, Logical. Flaws: Insomniac, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 50 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 4'0" northern man, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy blonde hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Dworic was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. After a long history of fighting, Dworic and his spouse have recently divorced.

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

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 14000 sp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he usually wears his tan robe and has his flail always slung over his shoulder. Sporting a chestnut mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Tiefling, and stands approximately 5'4". He wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a axe, but if one is not available he will default to his trident, and his gloved hand is found clutching a trident. He keeps his silver hair in a flapper bob. His eyes are red and catlike.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Merihim's first love is himself. His second love is also 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: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 400 gp. Iolite (80 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp).