Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His tied-back hair is brown. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Az-Rans is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 4000 sp. Obsidian (4 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Rose (40 gp). Moss agate (4 gp).

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears a brown shirt with thin blue vertical stripes and tan pants. Her black hair is long and unkept. Her green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: To pay off her debts; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Family, Nature, Debt. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 1300 gp. Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp).

Description: Standing 4'11", this man wears yellow robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a hand crossbow, but if one is not available he will default to his nunchaku. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His green eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson yellow hat.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Uthemar lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He dropped out of school to support his sick father, and resented it. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 10000 cp. Rock crystal (30 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). 1 Masterwork Musical instrument. 1 Hourglass. 1 Spyglass. 1 Masterwork Artisan’s tools.

Description: This woman has the majority of her body covered in plate. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on her left hand. Her golden hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her eyes are likewise blue. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and she has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Hedonist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 230 pp.

Description: This woman is wearing a long, violet cloak. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on her left hand. She sports a flattop hair cut. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She's also a talented Detective, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She wants revenge against dire rats; and money/treasure

Flaws: Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Military, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is well dressed, constantly wearing a pastel suit, blue shirt, and black tie, and carries bastard swords. He has wavy cinnamon fur. His yellow eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. 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 he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Shy, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He dresses well, wearing green shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His crest is rusty and very short. His eyes are gold and catlike.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. His childhood dream was to be a Butcher, but he was a colossal failure. He became a Bookbinder soon after.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 180 gp.