Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. She has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: She hates dire rats. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Born in the north to a Herbalist, Eloise learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. 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: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Enemies, Job, In love. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: Black pearl (900 gp). Amethyst (160 gp).

Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His silver hair is cut short. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Unemployed but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Guardian. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a black vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His blue leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his black boots flare out at the collars. He wears his blonde hair up. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He disdains his fellow easterners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Banker arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. In his 12th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears professional attire. Her silver hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. She has brown eyes and a tan hat with a white feather.

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. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: A powerful slaver made her what she is. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and regain custody of her daughter

Bonds: Attractive, Family, Slave, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 5000 sp. Azurite (16 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp).