Description: She stands about 5'5" and is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright yellow and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. She has moderate length auburn hair. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. The occasional robbery is her preferred attention getting crime, but she mainly uses her means for meeting her own perverse desires.

History: She was born at the edge of vast plains. Theirastra was a troubled youth. She spent her days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent her evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Theirastra decided she wanted neither the life of her father nor that of the evil petty criminals she associated with. During her early adolescence, she took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. After months of barely getting by, Theirastra managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, she made her way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'0" when asserting himself. He has styled his black hair well, parting it to the right. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He moved out south to avoid the crime he committed. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Military, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a grey deerstalker hat and grey clothes. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly ceremonial daggers and longbows. Her blonde hair is wavy and long. She has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Many dire rats want her driven away; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer, Military, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears skinny pants and wears a tan and black robe with the hood down. She has styled her brown hair well, parting it to the left. Her amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She has dedicated herself to building a better kind of golem.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Sellsword responsibilities is difficult; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1300 sp.