Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Humans. Her skin is dark but she possesses many black ritualistic tattoos. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: Matilda was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. 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: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and many dire rats want her driven away

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Rich, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 4000 sp.

Description: This man wears bulky grey painted plate armor. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on his right hand. His hair is chestnut and very short. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with dancing. He constantly tries to fill his life with dancing. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He's also a talented Jeweler, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 20000 cp. Bloodstone (20 gp). Coral (140 gp). Jade (140 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she typically wears tan cloth garments or leather armor. She is bald on top and has large golden tufts of hair around her ears. Her green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She uses divination through singing.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered south to less war torn lands. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield. 1 Buckler. 1 Banded mail.

Description: She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with violet colored cloaks and clothing. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. Her golden hair is braided into rings. Her eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. A gifted student she started as a Locksmith, but she got bored and became a Courier. She was granted divine powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and regain custody of her son

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic, Fighting. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 800 gp.