Description: An older woman who wears tattered old clothes, she is not a threatening figure. Her hair is auburn and very short. She has blue eyes and a brown hat with a grey feather.

Personality: Ahlyssa speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Her parents were killed by dire rats in a raid when she was still a young child. The dire rats captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 20000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He is portly but not overly obese. His chestnut hair is knotted and matted. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his small pastel hat.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Stylist born in the past three hundred years. A true patriot, Aldous would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Gifted from a young age, Aldous studied abroad. Aldous liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He tends to his Stylist job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and expand his business

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Job, Military, Nature. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 200 gp. Coral (70 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp).

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His hair is short and silver. 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 is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Henry grew up listening to his father's many stories. Henry abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his blue robe. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is a great chef.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 4000 sp.