Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, she wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized tan coat. Her red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her eyes are likewise violet. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. 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: To get a good night's sleep; and she's in love

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1000 gp. Moonstone (20 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is dressed in a clean white cloak covering his clean studded leather. His long blonde hair reaches down to his waist. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Ortegar lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Enemies, Family, Slave. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 500 pp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (50 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp).

Description: This malnourished woman wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Her red hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 57. 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. Helgret enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Helgret was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Tanner hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Insane, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1000 pp. 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. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Halflings. His skin is light but he possesses many black ritualistic tattoos. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. His brown hair is heavily combed to the left. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. Oren enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 800 pp. Obsidian (7 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a black shirt, with a brown mid length shorts with brown tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His brown hair is unkempt and raggedy. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dwarven companion (his 'brother'). He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and many dire rats want him driven away

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Enemies, Slave. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 4000 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp).

Description: He is dressed in earthy colors with a tan and white handkerchief worn on his left side. His hair is black and curly. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature crossbow.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 11000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Coral (130 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Rose (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Black star sapphire (1500 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Sard (30 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Black opal (1500 gp). Jade (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished woman wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Her red hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her eyes are hazel and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She disdains her fellow southerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Through the years after Helgret was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Helgret's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and balancing her hectic life and new tailor responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Iolite (70 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp).