Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull white iron scale mail. His crest is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His red eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. Through the years after Direcris was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Direcris's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Direcris and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and to find somewhere to settle down

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Server

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. She has done her best to style her dark red hair to look like a famous performer. This black eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: She was born into a rich family. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she is greedy

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 80 gp. 1 Silk rope.

Description: This western woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her head has been shaved. Her ears are large.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: The child of a Assassin, who enjoyed hunting, Arara was taken on many hunting expeditions. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was granted psionic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and many dire rats want her driven away

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 6'2" and is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and violet, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His golden hair has been sun bleached extensively. He has amber eyes and a black hat with a violet feather.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. Being a Body Guard kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Flaws: Sensitive, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears tattered old clothes. Her hair is red and curly. Her amber eyes peer out from beneath her Stetson grey hat.

Personality: Tordrid hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her singing career. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Stableman arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She has dedicated herself to building a better kind of golem.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 700 sp. 2 Smokesticks.