Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He has moderate length gold crest. His red eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Direcris was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. She wears her silver hair up. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Emma is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Gifted from a young age, Emma studied abroad. She moved out south to avoid the crime she committed. 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: Wants to work out more often; and money/treasure

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted, Athletic. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 80 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp).

Description: She has a missing right leg. She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her red hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a card scrunchie. Her violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Ruler who has hired her part-time. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: She comes from a rich eastern family. 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 has never given up on her poetry dream.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and she's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Rich. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 6000 cp. Sardonyx (50 gp).

Description: A 4'9" southern man, he wears tan trousers with green and grey striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His brown hair is braided into rings. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Theren's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: Born in the south to a Cook, Theren learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. Theren was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Theren decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He has worked as a Cook like his father before him.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Has a crush, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Simple lock.