Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. 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 auburn hair is braided into rings. Her hazel eyes peer out from beneath her small yellow hat.

Personality: This woman loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

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 has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic, Logical, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Slave. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (10 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (10 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he usually wears his violet robe and has his greatsword always slung over his shoulder. He is bald on top and has large auburn tufts of hair around his ears. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Peter was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats.

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 500 pp. Solid gold idol (600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). A small bag of saffron. (80 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp).

Description: This eastern woman is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her clothes are grease stained in places. She keeps her beige fur in a pixie cut. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to her current location. After a long history of fighting, Flask and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 6000 gp. Carnelian (70 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Sard (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She has moderate length purple hair. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 9000 gp. Banded agate (15 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Emerald (1100 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp).

Description: He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His fur is gray and curly. His copper eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker pastel hat.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Born to a Barrister, his father struggled to pay the bills. His childhood dream was to be a Barrister, but he was a colossal failure. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Expand his business; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Poor, Job. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 16000 gp.

Description: She wears a tan shirt with thin black vertical stripes and brown pants, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 3'3" when asserting herself. She wears a broad hat to cover her moderate length red hair. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. Numba enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: The child of a Banker, who enjoyed hunting, Numba was taken on many hunting expeditions. Her first spouse was a Banker, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

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

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 7000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 5'4" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light white in addition to tight pants. Her red hair is smooth and relatively long. Her eyes are likewise gray. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage son.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. The family's rival house kidnapped her sister with the intent that her sister marry their son to gain control of contested properties. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Pacifist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 5000 gp.