Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Her hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. She has a dull look in her green eyes.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Fortune-teller. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Fortune-teller for hire.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Moonstone (70 gp). Hematite (12 gp).

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears suspenders and yellow workpants. Her shirt is grey, and she wears a heavy yellow leather apron most of the time. She wears a broad hat to cover her moderate length auburn hair. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is a woman who does what she needs to. She will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. In her 20th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. Being a Crown-heir kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Impulsive, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. His purple hair is thinning but still full. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are black.

Personality: Iados hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his dancing career. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Iados was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats.

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 2000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (12000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She prefers to wear flannel. Sporting a silver mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She was raised in a island tribe. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 9000 cp.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized brown coat. His red hair is singed and shortened. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Orsik was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To be a Knight again.

Ideals: Artistic, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. She sports a flattop hair cut. She has a dull look in her red eyes.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and to reunite with her absent mother

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 160 pp. Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she tends to wear a large yellow jacket. Her golden hair is cut short. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She became a Barber soon after.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and expand her business

Ideals: Joker, Fighting. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'7" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his axe with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His hair is golden, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: Solomon was born with his father's beautiful face. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. In the meantime he has taken over work as a Jeweler and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 240 pp. Deep green spinel (150 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Hematite (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His blonde hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Ruler and was forced into it by his family; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 1200 gp.