Description: This late middle aged woman wears a worn and beaten armor and is in decent physical shape. Her silver hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. Her amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: This woman loves singing and to teach people singing more than just about anything. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: Nogu lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Bather hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers; and regain custody of her son

Ideals: Artistic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Family, Poor. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 5'10" and wears a simple yellow robe with brown stripes complete with hood. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His tied-back hair is brown. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was born in the north. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Barkeep hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 50 gp. Pink pearl (160 gp).

Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He is dressed in a clean tan cloak covering his clean studded leather. His chestnut hair is thinning but still full. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Erdan grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Erdan. Being a Merchant kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats.

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Bonds: Enemies, Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 180 gp.

Description: He typically wears white cloth garments or leather armor. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly falchions and hand crossbows. His hair is blonde and curly. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Nazdûg grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Nazdûg. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Addict, Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 50 pp. Amethyst (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.