Description: She sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 6'5" when asserting herself. She keeps her long silver crest kept up in a rat tail. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her gold eyes.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. The war was a terrible time for her, and Aasathra does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the north. Aasathra was born on a far northern island where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Sage. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and she is content

Flaws: Mundane, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Sage

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 30000 cp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a tattered pair of loose black pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. With bright blonde hair and a scraggly beard. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Kûga was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered dancing. He has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 27000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears green leather gloves, a green jacket, and tight pants. She wears her dark red hair up. Her silver eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Gifted from a young age, Phelaia studied abroad. A gifted student she started as a Sailor, but she got bored and became a Barkeep. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Barkeep.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Barkeep responsibilities is difficult; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Athletic, Justice, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His hair is long and black with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small brown clips. His beard is chestnut, braided, and well cared for. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the mountains due to the painful memories there. Kildrak took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up whip and armor he uses now. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Athletic, Pacifist, Logical. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Nature. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 1000 gp. Eye agate (15 gp). Brown diamond (5000 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp).

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears just a grey suit. Her hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. Her eyes are likewise gray. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Kathra is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Extrovert, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She wears a green vest and prefers black and green shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. Her brown hair is lengthy. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with poetry. She constantly tries to fill her life with poetry. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Makaria lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well.

Ideals: Artistic, Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, In love. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 250 gp.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, she wears tan leather gloves, a tan jacket, and tight pants. Her red hair is matted, messy, and big. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

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 is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: She was born at the edge of vast plains. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a ruined castle. She would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the plains due to the painful memories there. Orla took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up greataxe and armor she uses now. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and she desires to right it

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Forgetful. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 19000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.