Description: She has the majority of her body covered in plate, and carries quarterstaffs. Her crest, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Daar was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Daar liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. 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. Daar fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Fighting, Joker, Professionalism. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 80 pp.

Description: An older woman who prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady, she is not a threatening figure. Her auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform 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 is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and she is greedy

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Religious, Slave. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 1100 sp. 1 Superior lock.

Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. Her hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. Her fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the west. A gifted student she started as a Jeweler, but she got bored and became a Barber. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To be a Jeweler again.

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 400 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a brown collared shirt and yellow pants. He accessorizes with a green scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. He has done his best to style his red hair to look like a famous performer. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his feathered brown hat.

Personality: Theodoric wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Barbarian, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: He was born in a small island village. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Animal Trainer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Average lock.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She is well dressed, constantly wearing a pastel suit, black shirt, and brown tie. Her black fur, when down, is lengthy. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Painter. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

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. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Ethereal has worked very hard to control her curse. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 2 years.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Painter responsibilities is difficult.

Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 6000 gp. Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Zircon (20 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Jet (100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Hematite (8 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears silk and lounges about seductively. She has dyed her greying golden hair a little too much giving a sharp golden color. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Naivara's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by dire rats. Naivara was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: She wants revenge against dire rats.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 300 pp. Golden pearl (110 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp).

Description: This man wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on his right hand. His auburn hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions.

Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Religious. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears grey painted combat armor at almost all times. His black hair is unkempt and raggedy. This green eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Knight hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and seeks redemption

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 130 gp. Rhodochrosite (16 gp). 1 Masterwork Artisan’s tools.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a tattered pair of loose brown 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: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He got into the Ploughman business at a young age. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He's also a talented Sculptor, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Expand his business; and wants his loneliness to end

Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 2600 gp. Peridot (50 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Onyx (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.