Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her hair is cut close to her head. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She hates dire rats. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born in the west to a Engraver, Akta learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Engraver hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she wants revenge against dire rats

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 40 pp.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is wearing a tight black one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His silver crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Nature, Rich. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 500 gp. Smoky quartz (60 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep violet leather and dull tan iron scale mail. Her red hair is lengthy. She is baby faced.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Her arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. After months of barely getting by, Vicky 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: A deep hatred of brigands; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears baggy green pantaloons and a tan scarf. Her red hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered music. 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: She loathes her own lifestyle.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane, Depressed, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 40 gp.