Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Aline hails from a village terrorized by giants. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and she desires to right it; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: He is dressed in a clean tan cloak covering his clean studded leather. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his dagger, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a cross on it. His moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Shoemaker arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His parents enrolled him in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that he could practice his divine talents. 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: A deep hatred of dire rats; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Addict, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 10000 cp. Golden pearl (160 gp). Jade (160 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her hair is white and very short. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are blue.

Personality: Althaea is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Painter for the past few years.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Flaws: Depressed, Hedonist. Bonds: Religious, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a falchion, but if one is not available he will default to his pickaxe. His auburn hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He was born into a rich family. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 200 gp.