Description: She is a physically imposing light-skinned woman. She wears tattered old clothes. She is bald on top and has large blonde tufts of hair around her ears. Her eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. 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 got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 5000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (30 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He stands about 6'8" and wears a black costume with the symbols of luck on his torso. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He keeps his long scarlet crest kept up in a rat tail. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Kerkad was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. 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: Expand his business.

Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 7000 gp. Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Jet (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. She has moderate length auburn hair. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her amber eyes.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is obsessed with her god.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. Because her father participated in the massacre of their homeland, dire rats burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. She was preparing to flee to the north, but the outbreak of war prevented her and her mother from journeying north to reunite her family. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and many dire rats want her driven away

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Religious, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 8000 gp. Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a grey coat over a red low-cut shirt, and a Stetson hat upon his head. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. Sporting a silver mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. 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 guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Secretive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 4000 gp. Golden pearl (90 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Eye agate (13 gp).

Description: He has a missing right arm. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Stableman. His purple hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a butterfly scrunchie. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 18. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Ekemon was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has worked as a Stableman like his father before him.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 8000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (80 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1400 gp). A small bag of saffron. (80 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (80 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (80 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp).

Description: This slender woman stands about 3'9". She is typically in her Spy uniform. She wears a feathered hat to hide her balding. Her ears are large.

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 loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Spy. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Spy for hire.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to be a guard again

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Cynical. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 5000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears just a tan suit. His golden hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Qualen is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Extrovert, Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Violet garnet (400 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Sard (30 gp). Emerald (800 gp).