Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She has a long blonde ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

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 is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. After coming to the age of reason, Mella took it upon herself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To unite with her brother; and she is greedy

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 60 gp. Obsidian (8 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His auburn hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist, Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 280 gp.

Description: She is wearing a long, white cloak. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. She sports a flattop hair cut. This brown eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A gifted student she started as a Map Maker, but she got bored and became a Crown-heir. She has achieved small success as a Crown-heir.

Motivation: She has decided she is irredeemable; and retire the richest woman in the east

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: In love, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears an entirely black suit with pastel socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His hair is blue and curly. His skin is flawless and his gold eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. In his 14th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Merihim alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 30000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty grey coat over it. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. She wears a feathered hat to cover her moderate length auburn hair. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: This woman loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: Elysande hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. She always admired divine-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

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

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 6000 cp. 2 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: With green face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs. His auburn hair is unkempt and raggedy. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Dûsh was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to settle down with his crush

Ideals: Logical, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears professional attire. She wears her black crest up. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are red.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Burana's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. Burana enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Religious. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: An older woman who is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest, she is not a threatening figure. Her golden hair is greasy and uncared for. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 58. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. While she appears to be a normal Half-Elf, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Nature, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: He is lean but muscular and is wearing a long, red cloak. His golden hair is braided into rings. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Pikar was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He bought a scythe and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he has a crush on the local blacksmith

Ideals: Passionate. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Job, Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 340 gp.