Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. Her hair is golden and very short. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with poetry. She constantly tries to fill her life with poetry. Shava is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her brothers into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. Her first spouse was a Fisher, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has never given up on her poetry dream.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Artistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Gold music box (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her hair is golden, silky, and of moderate length. Her brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her father. She has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Eye agate (4 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She has a missing right arm. She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Her chestnut hair is well kept. Her eyes are likewise brown. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Riswynn's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She has all her life been fascinated with writing.

History: She was born into a rich family. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. 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 doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears bulky violet painted plate armor. Her long silver hair reaches down to her waist. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 89. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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's also a talented Miller, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Revenge; and to be a miller again

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Mentor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 1300 pp. Onyx (40 gp). Jade (100 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Jet (100 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Jet (100 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Coral (100 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He is renowned for his bright black suits and hats. His hair is silver and curly. His silver eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Akmen was born with his father's beautiful face. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. 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 he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Athletic, Professionalism. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 5000 gp. Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He stands about 6'10" and wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a bastard sword, but if one is not available he will default to his sword. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His dark red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are silver.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Gifted from a young age, Ahrim studied abroad. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. 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 money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 8000 gp. Malachite (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Coral (110 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. With a patchy brown beard and wild brown hair. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature sword.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and to clean up the streets

Bonds: Guardian, Enemies, Nature, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 700 pp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (20 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp).