Description: She wears a blue coat over a white low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon her head. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her auburn hair is thinning but still full. Her violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Cumpen was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Cleric, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Cleric in service of a powerful lord somewhere. As a young child she wandered into the woods despite her mother's warnings against it. Afterwards she claimed she had encountered dire rats who tried to eat her hand. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and to reunite with her old friends

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a white vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his white boots flare out at the collars. He sports a long blonde beard, and similarly colored long hair. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered poetry. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to protect his home

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Addict, Sensitive, Shy. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 210 pp. Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 4'0" northern woman, she wears long strands of jet and short brown dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her black hair is still thick. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. 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. 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 is greedy; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 29000 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He sports grey clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His moppish golden hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and expand his business

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 50 gp. Silver ewer (100 gp). 1 Banded mail.