Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His crest, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are red and catlike.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: He was raised in a island tribe. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Miller work with an outfit from a few towns over. Miller work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Direcris fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Poor, Job, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 1800 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man is wearing a tight violet one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His black hair is greasy and uncared for. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull white iron scale mail. Her tied-back hair is golden. Her blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She is an amazing painter.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Human conditions. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire; and she has decided she is irredeemable

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Criminal record, Has a crush. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 40000 cp.

Description: She wears professional attire. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: She was born at the edge of vast mountains. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Ellyjoybell was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Military. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: Aquamarine (1400 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Onyx (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His red hair is braided into rings. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Gilbert speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it.

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 320 pp.