Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She is wearing a long, pastel, dusty cloak. Her gray fur is braided into rings. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born in the east to a Doctor, Shifting learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. When the war came and ruined her parents she was left adrift. She was a hard woman then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. She has achieved small success as a Doctor.

Motivation: To be a Barrister again.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted, Logical. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 2800 gp. Jet (140 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp).

Description: She wears a robe, a symbol of magic around her neck, and a quarterstaff on her belt. She has a long white ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: When she was but 3 years old her parents immigrated from the south. Because her mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, dire rats burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. She was preparing to flee to the south, but the outbreak of war prevented her and her father from journeying south to reunite her family. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Revenge; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 3000 gp. Red spinel (40 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has white hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He got into the Doctor business at a young age. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He bought a hammer and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Bonds: Job, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 900 pp. Silver ewer (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This man wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His black hair has been sun bleached extensively. His violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Blacksmith and was forced into it by his family; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 16000 cp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp).