Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She wears a feathered hat to cover her moderate length brown fur. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: Edge hails from a village terrorized by orcs. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and a deep hatred of orcs

Bonds: Poor, Religious, Job, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 240 gp. Deep green spinel (40 gp). Jasper (70 gp).

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears a white vest and prefers yellow and white shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. Her white hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: Sarai hails from a village terrorized by orcs. Because her father participated in the massacre of their homeland, orcs burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. She was preparing to flee to the north, but the outbreak of war prevented her and her mother from journeying north to reunite her family. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many orcs want her driven away.

Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: This western woman is abnormally tall. She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. 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 in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Disciplined, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 10 pp.

Description: She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. She wears her black hair up in a very large beehive style do. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Thea will drive conversation. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Thea was born the youngest of three triplets. When the war came and ruined her parents she was left adrift. She was a hard woman then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. She's also a talented Spice Merchant, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and she is content

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: PTSD, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: She is an average looking western female in her early mid-life. She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Knight work with an outfit from a few towns over. Knight work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 11 years.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and she desires to right it; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes., and he perpetually has his rapier ready. His red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. A freak accident while working with his Gardener mother left him crippled. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and expand his business

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes are a pleasant red.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 44. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. Nithther was born on a far western mountains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Mason. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others.

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: 4'8" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft green waves gently in the breeze. His red hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Thamior was born with his mother's beautiful face. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: She wears dull violet sweaters, loose grey pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed warhammer, just in case. Her silver hair is matted, messy, and big. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She takes great joy in being the best Jeweler in town.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In her 12th year, her parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Baelitae alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by brigands. Baelitae was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the brigands.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and she feels kind of lost in life

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Job, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 500 sp. A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (70 gp).