Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her brown fur is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. Her eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with painting. She constantly tries to fill her life with painting. 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 with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, River has worked very hard to control her curse. She became a Ruler soon after.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 600 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp).

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 2'9" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright red and violet, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. Her green eyes peer out from beneath her top red hat.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and she is greedy

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 2 Thunderstones.

Description: He wears grey trousers with green and tan striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'3" when asserting himself. His red hair, when down, is lengthy. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his mother. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and to settle down with his crush

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, In love, Has a crush. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 1700 sp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: She wears a brown top hat and brown clothes. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly shields and tridents. Her fur is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her green eyes peer out from beneath her top brown hat.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Flask was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. Recently she has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor, In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Cook

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 180 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp).