Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His black hair, when down, is lengthy. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Flaws: Shy, Insomniac. Bonds: Religious, Family. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 20 pp.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. Her dark red hair is thinning but still full. Her gold eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Bather. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: The child of eastern immigrants she idolized her father. Pyra abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She has dedicated herself to building a better village for her children.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Adventurer, In love. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1400 gp.

Description: This woman stands a little under 3'11" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. She keeps her golden hair in a pixie cut. She has a dull look in her hazel eyes.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Her first spouse was a Map Maker, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Bonds: Family, Enemies, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: She is in excellent shape and prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. She keeps her black hair in a flapper bob. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of gnolls may trigger it at times.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Balifra 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 Balifra. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and she possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Criminal record. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.