Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she prefers to wear grey pants and tee shirts. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

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 Human in existence. She takes great joy in being the best Butcher in town.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. At a young age both her parents were killed in an accident. Her uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took her in and had her trained in basic self defense. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 8 years.

Motivation: She has decided she is irredeemable; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Poor, Job, Religious, Criminal record. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 700 sp. Brown-green garnet (110 gp).

Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His crest is blue and curly. His gold eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to settle down with his crush

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Has a crush, Military. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 2000 gp. Gold and ruby ring (5000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is wearing a long, red, dusty cloak. His black hair is knotted and matted. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Shoemaker. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. Like his mother and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Shoemaker. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Jeweler. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Has a crush. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a black coat, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her moppish white hair is in a traditional bowl cut. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. 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. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Many dire rats want her driven away; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: In love, Adventurer, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1100 sp.