Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears bulky black painted plate armor. Her long silver hair reaches down to her waist. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is a Masseuse first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: She was born in the north. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Masseuse hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She became a Masseuse soon after.

Motivation: To be a Miner again; and balancing her hectic life and new masseuse responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears a grey cloak and cross-gartered black stockings. His red hair is thinning but still full. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. In his 18th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Thomas alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 80 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 4 Holy water.

Description: This man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His blonde hair is still thick. He has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Assassin. In the meantime he has taken over work as a Assassin and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Assassin responsibilities is difficult; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 370 gp.

Description: She has a large blue mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her green robe. Her tied-back hair is brown. Her brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. Ranala enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. In her 10th year, her parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Ranala alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and revenge

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Job, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 1400 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (40 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item.