Description: He wears tattered old clothes. He is physically well-built. His silver hair is thinning but still full. He has blue eyes and a brown hat with a tan feather.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with writing. He constantly tries to fill his life with writing. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. 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: He would like to get married and retire; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Poor. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 7000 gp. Eye agate (6 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Jade (80 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Black pearl (700 gp).

Description: This woman dresses in tan turtlenecks beneath a black coat with violet slacks. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on her left hand. Her hair is long and golden with streaks of silver, and is pulled back with small tan clips. She has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: Maiathah wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Druid, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Maiathah was raised in a hard working conservative environment. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She bought a whip and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and money/treasure

Ideals: Disciplined, Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Job. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 2000 pp. Black pearl (500 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Jet (100 gp). Brown diamond (8000 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His red hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

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. 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. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted, Optimist. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 16000 gp. Jasper (50 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Blue-white diamond (8000 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Fire opal (400 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). Emerald (400 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She stands about 5'0" and tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her violet eyes peer out from beneath her Stetson tan hat.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. In her 19th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: She wants to get laid; and she has a crush on the local sculptor

Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp).

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she usually wears her pastel robe and has her rapier always slung over her shoulder. She has moderate length yellow fur. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She is a great chef.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Slave. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 1000 pp. Hematite (15 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Fire opal (1000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He has dyed his greying silver hair a little too much giving a sharp silver color. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. Being born in the west, 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 west 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. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Revenge; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Enemies. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 7000 gp. Blue quartz (16 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Amber (150 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Coral (150 gp).

Description: Her right side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her ears are large.

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. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. Kali liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Many dire rats want her driven away; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 2000 gp. Bloodstone (50 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). 1 Medium magic item.