Description: An older woman who prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady, she is not a threatening figure. She wears her black hair down. Her eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Nora is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her mother's willingness to do anything to win. She has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

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

Ideals: Pacifist, Justice, Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 360 gp.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, he dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He sports a flattop fur cut. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. He always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. After a long history of fighting, Leaf and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to be a bellfounder again

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 100 gp. Jet (120 gp). 1 Everburning torch.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a worn and beaten armor. His silver hair is lengthy. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He 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. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it.

Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Military, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears a tight fitting blue shirt and pants. She has moderate length chestnut hair. Her green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She is a great chef.

History: Chaedi was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. She found a children's book about a Elf Cleric who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 3000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.