Description: An older woman who is dressed in an above average manner, she is not a threatening figure. Her bronze crest, when down, is lengthy. This red eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: When she was but 6 years old her parents immigrated from the east. In her 10th year, her parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Aasathra alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Many dire rats want her driven away; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears long strands of aquamarine and short white dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He keeps his white hair in a pixie cut. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Hamil speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. 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: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 4000 sp. Obsidian (11 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). White opal (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She wears her brown hair up in a very large beehive style do. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

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 receives visions of the future at random moments

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Her necromantic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His golden hair and beard is wavy and long. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Fabien fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Family, Poor, Religious. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Star rose quartz (40 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This southern woman is abnormally tall. She wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. She keeps her auburn hair in a pixie cut. Her eyes are green and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Junk Dealer. She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: Unvera was born in the south. At a young age she loved to build and create. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She has worked as a Junk Dealer like her father before her.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Junk Dealer responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Persistence, Fighting. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Attractive. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 200 gp. Amber (100 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time, marred by sweets. She has dyed her greying silver hair a little too much giving a sharp silver color. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Gifted from a young age, Rosamund studied abroad. She always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and balancing her hectic life and new butcher responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Gifted, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: Obsidian (13 gp).

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears a worn and beaten armor. She keeps her long red crest kept up in a rat tail. Her red eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. In her 19th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. 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: Her religion dominates her actions; and she feels threatened by others

Flaws: Selfish, Fearful, Disease, Mundane. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 400 sp.