Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. Her crest is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: The child of southern immigrants she idolized her father. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. 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: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: Black pearl (400 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Coral (100 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Obsidian (5 gp).

Description: This light-skinned female prefers to wear tan pants and tee shirts. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. She wears a feathered hat to cover her moderate length chestnut hair. Her hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: She was born in a small plains village. She worked as a nervous Bather and found it very stressful. She's also a talented Tanner, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

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

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Enemies, Nature, Job. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is dressed in a clean white cloak covering his clean studded leather. He is portly but not overly obese. His hair is blonde and very short. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature lance.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 7000 cp. Black pearl (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp).

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears an entirely grey suit with brown socks and a vest with buckled shoes. She has blonde hair. Her hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Has a crush, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: Rhodochrosite (5 gp). White pearl (90 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.