Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears red leather gloves, a red jacket, and tight pants. Her brown hair is still thick. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Her necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by dire rats. Andry was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 600 gp. Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished woman is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her brown hair is thinning but still full. Her eyes are green and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing painting.

History: Born in the south to a Sailor, Pennie learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He carries a battered axe and tarnished scimitar as well. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep red leather and dull blue iron scale mail. His hair is chestnut and curly. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Fargas grew up listening to his mother's many stories. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Flaws: Selfish, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 100 gp.