Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her eyes are gray and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She hates dire rats. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. 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: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and someone believes her a fraud

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 3000 gp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he sports pastel clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He has dyed his greying white fur a little too much giving a sharp white color. His eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Shivering will drive conversation. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and he is greedy

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 1100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Her green crest is lengthy. Her red eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 5000 sp.

Description: A 4'10" northern woman, she typically wears tan cloth garments or leather armor. She has a very tight haircut. She has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 6000 cp. Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp).