Description: She is lean but muscular and wears silk and lounges about seductively. Her golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Matilda was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Like her father and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Herbalist. She has worked as a Herbalist like her father before her.

Motivation: Expand her business; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 50 gp. 1 Buckler.

Description: He wears just a pastel suit. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His lavender fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He got into the Miner business at a young age. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Miner

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (90 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He wears a broad hat to cover his moderate length black hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Horhog is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Horhog was born with his father's beautiful face. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and to pay off his debts

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Nature, Criminal record, Debt. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 3000 sp. Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp).

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'9". She wears a brown shirt with thin blue vertical stripes and yellow pants. She wears a top hat to cover her moderate length red hair. Her eyes are brown and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She got into the Ruler business at a young age. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and expand her business

Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 100 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp).

Description: He is a pot bellied eastern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat. His white hair has been sun bleached extensively. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

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 supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and revenge

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Bonds: Guardian, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 800 sp.