Description: This southern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears a brown Stetson hat and brown clothes. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady violet eyes.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She was born into a rich family. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: To settle down with her crush; and she's in love

Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Rich, In love, Has a crush. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 500 gp. Emerald (1200 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'11" when asserting himself. His brown hair and beard is wavy and long. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He uses divination through singing.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the south. Through the years after Laucian was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Laucian's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This tall, slender woman prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her golden hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She is ready at a moment's notice to give into her darker urges. She is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. She often ends up burning people alive in the fires she starts.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 600 gp. Black pearl (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). White opal (1200 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 5'10". He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing yellow cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. With a patchy auburn beard and wild auburn hair. His half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Robert speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs.

Ideals: Impeccable, Professionalism, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears long strands of jet and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths, and is pretty ugly. He has white hair. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: He was born in a small forest village. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He is greedy; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 5000 sp.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His brown hair is cut short. He has violet eyes.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and revenge

Ideals: Disciplined, Impeccable. Bonds: Slave, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 6000 sp. Golden pearl (90 gp). White pearl (90 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and wears tattered old clothes. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His red hair is lengthy. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. Enialis liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life.

Flaws: Ugly, Greedy, Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Black pearl (1200 gp).

Description: He stands about 3'5" and wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His blonde hair is unkempt and raggedy. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: Jabbie 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. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 400 gp. Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). 1 Half-Plate.

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears a tan costume with the symbols of death on her torso. Her golden hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. She has green eyes.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her poetry with anyone who is interested.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. Her first spouse was a Farmer, they had one daughter, 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 daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Chain shirt.