Description: A plain young-adult woman, she is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. She is bald on top and has large red tufts of hair around her ears. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Emma was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 200 gp. Obsidian (5 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'11" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears an entirely yellow suit with blue socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He is an amazing painter.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 3 Smokesticks. 1 Tanglefoot bags. 2 Holy water.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy silver stubble. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has a hunchback. He has a long silver beard with little hanging trinkets. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: Azurite (15 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He tends to wear a large tan jacket. He has wavy blonde hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Rich. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 400 gp. Onyx (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Hematite (15 gp).