Description: An older woman who wears long strands of sapphire and short grey dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths, she is not a threatening figure. She wears her silver hair down. Her eyes are gray.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was raised in a forest tribe. Her martial abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She was granted martial powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: He wears brown trousers with pastel and tan striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His brown hair is braided into rings. His gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He's also a talented Merchant, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud.

Flaws: Addict, Greedy. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Job. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. She is portly but not overly obese. She has done her best to style her blonde hair to look like a famous performer. Her fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: While she is on the job, she is grim and serious. She understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Born in the south to a Knight, Nikki learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Gnomish companion (her 'brother'). After months of barely getting by, Nikki 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: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 26000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 6'7" and is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He wears his black hair up. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 300 gp. Alexandrite (400 gp).