Description: This fat western woman has a bulbous nose and tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her black hair is braided into rings. She has blue eyes.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: She was born at the edge of vast mountains. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is greedy; and retire the richest woman in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Cynical, Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Rich. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His auburn hair is heavily combed to the right. He has brown eyes.

Personality: Manfred wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Paladin, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: The child of a Stableman, who enjoyed hunting, Manfred was taken on many hunting expeditions. Manfred was born on a far eastern mountains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Bookbinder. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Manfred was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away.

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 40 pp.

Description: She prefers to wear black clothing when she does not wear armor. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her warhammer, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. Her hair is short and golden. Her gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. 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 is greedy; and wants a kiss

Flaws: Cynical, Hedonist. Bonds: Military, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Server

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 100 gp. Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Fire opal (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is renowned for her bright blue dresses and hats. She carries with her a set of lances on her belt, each one with a topaz on the hilt. Her tied-back hair is auburn. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. 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 is terrified, and will act out of fear; and she is greedy

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac, Impulsive, Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Rich. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 1000 sp. Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Iolite (60 gp).