Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears a black costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on her torso. She has styled her auburn hair well, parting it to the right. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In her 10th year, her parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Ekk alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

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

Flaws: Disease, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, and a wedding ring on her right hand. She wears her auburn hair down. Her fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

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 fiercely devoted to her mother, and views her mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-sister.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, In love, Family. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 40 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She has wavy white hair. Her eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Kabbarg has worked very hard to control her curse. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Pacifist, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 50000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her hair is silver and very short. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Human conditions. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature longbow.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a brown coat. His white fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was born into a rich family. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Drifting fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Disciplined, Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 2200 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp).

Description: She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. She has wavy silver hair. She has blue eyes and a white hat with a yellow feather.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving She is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. Shautha was a troubled youth. She spent her days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent her evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Shautha decided she wanted neither the life of her mother nor that of the evil petty criminals she associated with. During her early adolescence, she took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 1800 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (90 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he likes to wear green tank tops with red pants. He sports a flattop crest cut. His gold eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Mundane, Insomniac, Antagonistic. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 500 sp. Bloodstone (40 gp).