Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. His purple hair is thinning but still full. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are black.

Personality: Iados hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his dancing career. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Iados was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats.

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 2000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (12000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears a black cloak and cross-gartered pastel stockings. Her copper crest is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. Her gold eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. Uadjit enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Addict, Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 1100 gp.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. She is wearing a tight white one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. With wild blonde hair. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: She comes from a rich western family. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she is greedy

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Slave, Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 3000 gp. Moss agate (14 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a white armored body suit, with a simple pastel line shooting up and back down, and carries ceremonial daggers. She has wavy silver hair. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are hazel.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Like her mother and her brother before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Map Maker. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 1400 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.