Description: This eastern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. She wears a small hat to cover her moderate length bronze crest. Her fierce gold eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Stableman hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety.

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 2000 gp. Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Golden pearl (160 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: She prefers to wear yellow pants and tee shirts. She is physically well-built. Her hair is red and curly. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Agatha was born on a far northern mountains where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Banker. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Elven artifacts is her passion; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 900 pp. Violet garnet (1600 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Hematite (9 gp). White opal (400 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Carnelian (30 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. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he likes to wear green tank tops with brown pants. His gold crest is unkempt and raggedy. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Animal Trainer. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He struck the Animal Trainer job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and to find somewhere to settle down

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Job, Religious. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Rose (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Black opal (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Jade (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Amber (40 gp). Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Amber (40 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Onyx (80 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, he dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He has wavy red hair. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the north. Because his father participated in the massacre of their homeland, dire rats burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the north, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his mother from journeying north to reunite his family. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 2000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a yellow cloak and cross-gartered black stockings, and he perpetually has his scythe ready. His hair is short and white. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He was born into a rich family. A freak accident while working with his Body Guard father left him crippled. 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: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Flaws: Addict, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 800 pp. Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (10 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she tends to wear a large tan jacket. Her red hair is matted, messy, and big. Her blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is a Mason first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Her childhood dream was to be a Masseuse, but she was a colossal failure. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: She is content.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Addict. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 400 pp. Black pearl (500 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Eye agate (16 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His fur is gray, silky, and of moderate length. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his green eyes.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1000 gp. Zircon (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp).