Description: She dresses in red turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with grey slacks. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her halberd, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a butterfly on it. With wild red hair. This green eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: The child of eastern immigrants she idolized her father. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This tall, slender man is typically in his Apothecary uniform. He has wavy blonde hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Born in the south to a Apothecary, Bulzo learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Apothecary work with an outfit from a few towns over. Apothecary work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He's also a talented Carter, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, In love. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 1000 sp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp).

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her dagger with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. She keeps her golden hair in a pixie cut. She has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: Drusilia hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her poetry career. Drusilia is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She worked as a nervous Marshal and found it very stressful. 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: To reunite with her absent mother.

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Family, Job. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 300 gp. 2 Smokesticks. 4 Alchemist’s fire. 6 Acid flasks. 3 Antitoxin.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He is dressed in a clean black cloak covering his clean studded leather. He keeps his long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. His black eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats.

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Slave, Rich. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 900 gp. Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.