Description: 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 hair is short and red. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. 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; and revenge

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Debt. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He stands about 6'2" and wears baggy green pantaloons and a grey scarf. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His crest is short and white. His red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Gargax's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He was taken from his home at a very young age. After a long history of fighting, Gargax and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Eye agate (4 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His moppish silver hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He tends to his Miller job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies, Nature, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 800 gp. Bloodstone (30 gp). Malachite (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a red wide-brimmed hat and red clothes. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly swords and rapiers. Her wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help.

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Mundane. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Bullseye lantern. 1 Spyglass.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her white hair is well kept. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: Ella speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Ella was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 600 sp.