Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of gnolls may trigger it at times.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: She wants revenge against gnolls; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 100 sp. White pearl (150 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft green waves gently in the breeze. His black crest is matted, messy, and big. His red eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker black hat.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. 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 raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Mercenary arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and many dire rats want him driven away

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Has a crush, Religious. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 1000 cp. Citrine (60 gp).

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She wears bulky brown painted plate armor. She wears her red hair up. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are green.

Personality: She is mildly Dwarf supremacist, though she does not identify as such. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Eldeth was born with her mother's beautiful face. Her druidic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and a strong sense of loyalty to half-elven people

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Racist, Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears skinny pants and wears a black and tan robe with the hood down. Her scarlet crest is unkempt and raggedy. Her red eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She refers to her adoptive father for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Cartwright hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 7 years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and regain custody of her daughter

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Family, Job. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 160 gp. 3 Smokesticks.

Description: 6'8" and muscular, this western man wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a mace, but if one is not available he will default to his kukri. His hair is chestnut and curly. His half smiles and silver eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Mamnen will drive conversation. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he is greedy

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his quarterstaff, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a butterfly on it. He has done his best to style his scarlet crest to look like a famous performer. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gold eyes.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 130 gp. 1 Breastplate.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a white deerstalker hat and white clothes. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has green eyes.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family As a very small child his family refused to pay dues to a local crime lord, who ordered them killed. His mother, a somewhat powerful mage sought to protect him and cast a teleportation spell that whisked him away. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Military, Criminal record, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a fancy black suit. He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length auburn hair. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Flak grew up listening to his mother's many stories. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Shepherd for hire.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 110 gp. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: She wears a tan shirt with thin green vertical stripes and black pants. Her black hair is braided into rings. Her eyes are likewise violet. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: Her divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

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

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Nature. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 2000 cp. Pink pearl (120 gp).