Description: She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly hand crossbows and rapiers. She wears her rusty crest down. She has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Map Maker arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Findex 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. Findex decided she wanted neither the life of her father 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. After a long history of fighting, Findex and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and many dire rats want her driven away

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This malnourished man wears a brown vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His violet leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his brown boots flare out at the collars. His golden hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Darrak hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his dancing career. He is an amazing painter.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Attractive. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 800 gp. Chrysoprase (80 gp).

Description: He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with violet lining and desert motifs. He carries with him a set of ceremonial daggers, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family In his youth he was a Body Guard, and wanted to be a champion fighter when he grew up. He was working during a period of war, and as one of the natives he lived in fear of joining the others in being slaughtered. He saw the brutality and swore off his fighting aspirations, taking his younger sister on his back after seeing his parents die, and fled the country. Being a Mayor kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he is content

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Mundane, PTSD. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a simple grey robe with white stripes complete with hood. His hair is cut close to his head. His hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A freak accident while working with his Ruler mother left him crippled. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Secretive, Disease, Addict. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 140 gp. Hematite (7 gp).

Description: She tends to wear a large grey jacket. She carries with her a set of greatswords on her belt, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. With wild red hair. She has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

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. A freak accident while working with her Performer father left her crippled. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Joker. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His hair is chestnut and very short. His violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Dûgza was born with his father's beautiful face. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Dûgza and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Attractive. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak. Her blonde hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. She has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

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 will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Buvvie grew up listening to her mother's many stories. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Assassin hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 24000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She is a pot bellied eastern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around her neck, and a spear on her belt. Her silver hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Robbie was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her father was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. 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. Robbie fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Persistence. Bonds: Military, Mentor. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is renowned for his bright blue suits and hats. He has done his best to style his black hair to look like a famous performer. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Cook business.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Cook hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. After a long history of fighting, Oppleby and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 4000 sp. Freshwater pearl (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item.