Description: 4'3" and muscular, this southern woman is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She keeps her white hair in a pixie cut. Her eyes are likewise amber. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She took after her father in leading caravans. Because they were valued, her father taught her to defend herself. When her father died while fighting dire rats, the young Kathra began to lead the lost caravan. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her red hair is heavily combed to the left. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Anbera was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 100 pp.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is wearing a long, white cloak. His chestnut hair is lengthy. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He got into the Stylist business at a young age. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Golden pearl (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Jet (80 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'11" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Shágflak was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Paladin, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Paladin in service of a powerful lord somewhere. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Marshal hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion.

Flaws: Disease, Sensitive, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 10000 cp. Jasper (30 gp). White opal (400 gp).

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she is wearing a long, white cloak. She wears her silver hair down. This violet eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Nature. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 2000 sp. Jade (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp).