Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized red coat. Her long white hair reaches down to her waist. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: Nora was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Adept, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Adept in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 5'1", this woman is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. She has chestnut hair. Her eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Spice Merchant but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born in the north to a Spice Merchant, Mara learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Her father was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She's also a talented Banker, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To pay off her debts; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Pacifist, Persistence. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Job, Debt. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: Pink pearl (140 gp).

Description: This man wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a tan coat, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He has a very tight haircut. He has gray eyes and a tan hat with a black feather.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Laborer arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress), but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 4'3" when asserting herself. Her black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Balifra lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her first spouse was a Weaver, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and to unite with her brother

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He wears skinny pants and wears a white and tan robe with the hood down, and carries rapiers. Sporting a silver mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Radomir fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 3000 gp. Violet garnet (1600 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Amber (70 gp).

Description: 5'3" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears professional attire. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her red eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Through the years after Decarabia was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Decarabia's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Decarabia and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She wants revenge against dire rats; and many dire rats want her driven away

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 200 gp. Carnelian (60 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp).

Description: She is a pot bellied eastern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears a white collared shirt and brown skirt. She accessorizes with a white scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. She has slicked back chestnut hair. Her green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. 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. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Bonds: Religious, Mentor, Slave. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Alexandrite (1200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.