Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She is dressed in an above average manner. Her chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. She has a dull look in her gray eyes.

Personality: Giselle hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her writing career. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Giselle was born with her father's beautiful face. A serious injury left her father unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm father. She has never given up on her writing dream.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Debt. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 260 gp. Lapis lazuli (9 gp).

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears a worn and beaten armor. Her hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: Born in the west to a Tanner, Sorath learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Being born in the west, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the west for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way north. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 10 years.

Motivation: To protect her home; and expand her business

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Family, Guardian. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is dressed in earthy colors with a black and white handkerchief worn on his left side, and carries ceremonial daggers. His hair is blue and curly. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He wants to get laid.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 30 pp. 1 Masterwork Thieves’ tools.

Description: She has a missing left arm. She wears silk and lounges about seductively. Sporting a chestnut mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. She has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, marred by beers. His red hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. His green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He was born in a small island village. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Elven companion (his 'brother'). He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Bellfounder for the past few years.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: 5'10" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a rapier, but if one is not available he will default to his kukri. His blue hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has a dull look in his gold eyes.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. A true patriot, Skamos would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 260 gp.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with blue lining and desert motifs. His long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and to reunite with his absent father

Flaws: Shy, Forgetful. Bonds: Military, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy chestnut stubble. She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. She has a hunchback. Her chestnut hair is wavy and long. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are green.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. Her job bores her to no end. She has decided to make it more interesting.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. Recently she has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 160 gp. 1 Silver holy symbol.

Description: She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with black colored cloaks and clothing. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her longbow, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. Her brown hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her eyes are silver and catlike.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of brigands may trigger it at times.

History: Born in the east to a Doctor, Nija learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Doctor work with an outfit from a few towns over. Doctor work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She became a Doctor soon after.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 500 sp. Banded agate (10 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.