Description: A plain young-adult woman, she is wearing a long, blue cloak. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Born in the south her family was never financially stable. She was taken from her home at a very young age. After a long history of fighting, Malquis and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Many dire rats want her driven away.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Poor, Slave. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 4000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (50 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

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 ceremonial dagger ready. His white fur is heavily combed to the left. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. He was taken from his home at a very young age. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Shadow fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Slave. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 500 pp. Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (11000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1800 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp).

Description: With red face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with violet lining and desert motifs. With bright black hair and a scraggly beard. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker violet hat.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Wymar isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Half-Elven unity. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 1100 pp. Moonstone (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Malachite (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears a simple red robe with white stripes complete with hood. Her auburn hair is thinning but still full. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: The child of a Painter, who enjoyed hunting, Philomena was taken on many hunting expeditions. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Miller work with an outfit from a few towns over. Miller work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and to reunite with her absent father

Bonds: Attractive, Family, Adventurer, Nature, Job. Occupation: Miller

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 2000 gp.

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 wears tattered old clothes. Her long blue hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She was born into a rich family. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To pay off her debts; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Ugly, Cynical. Bonds: In love, Rich. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (80 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'6" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His hair is long and black with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small tan clips. His beard is red, braided, and well cared for. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Insane. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (30 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (30 gp).

Description: This woman is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Tailor. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on her right hand. She has slicked back auburn hair. Her violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. 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, Quillathe is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: Quillathe lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Quillathe abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She has dedicated herself to building a better village for her children.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Joker, Justice. Bonds: Rich, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 6000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 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. 1 Minor magic item.