Description: This woman wears just a blue suit. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on her left hand. She has done her best to style her black hair to look like a famous performer. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She thrives on attention. She does whatever is in her power to gain the attention of whomever she deems a fit date. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Abalaba was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Mentor, In love. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 60 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. She has shaved her head bald. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Althaea will drive conversation. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Her father 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: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 170 gp.

Description: This woman stands a little under 4'7" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her golden hair is still thick. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Dara was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Expand her business; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Impeccable. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 100 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his brown robe. His blue hair is long and unkept. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Religious, Slave. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Buckler. 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her golden hair, when down, is lengthy. She has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Locksmith but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 150 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears baggy green pantaloons and a brown scarf. He keeps his brass crest in a flapper bob. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. A true patriot, Rhogar would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Rhogar was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. In his 15th year, his parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Rhogar alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He struck the Laborer job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 100 gp. Red-brown spinel (130 gp).

Description: This malnourished man wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with black colored cloaks and clothing. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy red hair. This gray eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. One day when Kâka was young, his mother was sewing while trying to overcome the flu, when suddenly his mother dropped to the ground dead. His mother had died from a severe disease that was unknown to the village doctor. Kâka was heart-stricken from the event, and his father started working long hours to provde for them. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Revenge; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 130 gp. Star ruby (600 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Eye agate (8 gp).

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Her long bronze crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are red.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tiefling companion (her 'brother'). She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. Her purple hair has been sun bleached extensively. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Gifted from a young age, Ea studied abroad. Her father was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Ideals: Gifted, Persistence. Flaws: Depressed, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 130 gp.