Description: She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty green coat over it. She keeps her long dark red hair kept up in a rat tail. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Hecat is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

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. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Opinionated, Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 5000 sp.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His white hair, when down, is lengthy. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

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

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Logical. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 10000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an average looking southern female in her early mid-life. She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light blue in addition to tight pants. Her black hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her eyes are brown and catlike.

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. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: The child of southern immigrants she idolized her mother. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a black coat with blue slacks. Her hair is short and blonde. Her eyes are violet and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and she desires to right it; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears suspenders and blue workpants. Her shirt is grey, and she wears a heavy blue leather apron most of the time, and is pretty ugly. She has moderate length golden hair. Her eyes are green and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: A powerful slaver made her what she is. A gifted student she started as a Banker, but she got bored and became a Mercenary. She has achieved small success as a Mercenary.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and expand her business

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1100 gp. Azurite (7 gp).

Description: He is in excellent shape and is well dressed, constantly wearing a yellow suit, brown shirt, and grey tie. His tied-back hair is blonde. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was raised in a island tribe. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He bought a dagger and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Nature. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears just a blue suit, and is pretty ugly. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy silver hair. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Architect arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Architect

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 100 gp. A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (40 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: 6'0" and muscular, this northern woman prefers to wear grey pants and tee shirts. Her silver hair is wavy and long. Her half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature lance.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 6000 cp. Amber (70 gp).

Description: She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with top hat. She carries a battered hammer and tarnished longbow as well. She has done her best to style her white hair to look like a famous performer. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Bather but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Werydd was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Werydd 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; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: Eye agate (10 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp).