Description: She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. Her golden hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with writing. She constantly tries to fill her life with writing. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Gifted from a young age, Torgga studied abroad. Ostracized due to the martial powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Dwarves became a terror of the countryside. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature morningstar.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends.

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 16000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (80 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (80 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He has moderate length golden hair. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Alexandre hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Gardener hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has achieved small success as a Gardener.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. White pearl (110 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Jade (110 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She is bald on top and has large brown tufts of hair around her ears. Her eyes are violet and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Mella was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. As a young child she wandered into the woods despite her mother's warnings against it. Afterwards she claimed she had encountered dire rats who tried to eat her hand. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and she desires to right it

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 500 pp. Rock crystal (60 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Jet (100 gp). Sard (60 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light red in addition to tight pants. He carries with him a set of greataxes, each one with a ruby on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He has wavy chestnut hair. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. A freak accident while working with his Ruler father left him crippled. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Ruler they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Miner, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 800 pp. Violet garnet (1000 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest, and is pretty ugly. His hair is silver and very short. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Barrister for the past few years.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Job, Family. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 600 pp. Moss agate (11 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Clear bright green emerald (8000 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Amber (160 gp). Rose (70 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Azurite (11 gp).

Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she tends to wear a violet poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady gray eyes.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. She disdains her fellow northerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She was born in the north. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Many dire rats want her driven away; and revenge

Ideals: Logical, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 1000 gp. Onyx (30 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp).

Description: Standing 5'11", this man wears just a green suit. He wears a small hat to cover his moderate length chestnut hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines white.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He has all his life been fascinated with singing.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Thamuz grew up listening to his mother's many stories. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. 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: To reunite with his old friends.

Ideals: Opinionated, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 2000 gp. Jasper (50 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Rose (50 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Coral (70 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp).