Description: 4'3" and muscular, this southern woman is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She keeps her white hair in a pixie cut. Her eyes are likewise amber. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She took after her father in leading caravans. Because they were valued, her father taught her to defend herself. When her father died while fighting dire rats, the young Kathra began to lead the lost caravan. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her red hair is heavily combed to the left. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Anbera was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 100 pp.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is wearing a long, white cloak. His chestnut hair is lengthy. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He got into the Stylist business at a young age. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Golden pearl (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Jet (80 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'11" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Shágflak was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Paladin, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Paladin in service of a powerful lord somewhere. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Marshal hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion.

Flaws: Disease, Sensitive, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 10000 cp. Jasper (30 gp). White opal (400 gp).

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she is wearing a long, white cloak. She wears her silver hair down. This violet eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Nature. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 2000 sp. Jade (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His long white crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. His red eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Norkruuth is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He got into the Merchant business at a young age. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the forest due to the painful memories there. Norkruuth took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up glaive and armor he uses now. 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 decided he is irredeemable; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Bonds: Rich, Job, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it, and he perpetually has his bow ready. Sporting a blonde mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Banker arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 2100 gp. Zircon (70 gp). Sard (70 gp). White pearl (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Map Maker, he is not a threatening figure. His dark red hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are red and beady.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Map Maker arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. After a long history of fighting, Nicor and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Flaws: Ugly, Terse, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 110 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a brown shirt with thin grey vertical stripes and blue pants. She carries with her a set of glaives on her belt, each one with a emerald on the hilt. Her fur, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. Her yellow unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. 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. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted, Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.