Description: This tall, slender woman wears blue painted combat armor at almost all times. She keeps her black hair in a flapper bob. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

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 does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Her mother worked until she suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. She had to support her now crippled mother and took her mother's old job. 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: An old rival family wants her found; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 40000 cp. 1 Banded mail. 1 Banded mail. 1 Full Plate. 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He sports a long chestnut beard, and similarly colored long hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

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 is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. Because his father participated in the massacre of their homeland, dire rats burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the north, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his mother from journeying north to reunite his family. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Norman was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Humans. Her skin is light but she possesses many blue ritualistic tattoos. She wears suspenders and black workpants. Her shirt is blue, and she wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She works hard and plays hard.

History: Heather was born with her mother's beautiful face. She took after her mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, her mother taught her to defend herself. When her mother died while fighting dire rats, the young Heather began to lead the lost caravan. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many dire rats want her driven away; and revenge

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Tourmaline (90 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp).

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears a tight fitting brown shirt and pants. She wears a feathered hat to hide her balding. Her eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: Egelina speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Half-Plate.