Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she wears a white coat over a yellow low-cut shirt, and a small hat upon her head. Her brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Murgen was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She became a Butcher soon after.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and she is greedy

Ideals: Philantrophist, Impeccable. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp).

Description: This late middle aged woman prefers to wear white clothing when she does not wear armor and is in decent physical shape. Her golden hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. Her eyes are violet.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Halfling in existence. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. Some 4 years later her spouse died after the birth of her daughter. Heartbroken, Lidda never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her daughter whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and she is greedy

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: In love, Mentor, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 100000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a blue coat with brown slacks. Her silver hair is lengthy. Her eyes are brown.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In her 14th year, her parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Oriel alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Enemies, Religious, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 28000 sp.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a brown cloak and cross-gartered tan stockings. His yellow fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He's also a talented Bellfounder, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and he feels threatened by others

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Religious, Poor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 12000 sp. Blue quartz (9 gp). Jade (130 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Jet (130 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Azurite (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item.