Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears silk and lounges about seductively. She keeps her long blonde hair kept up in a rat tail. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are hazel.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Ahlyssa is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. While she appears to be a normal Human, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Many dire rats want her driven away; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Pacifist, Justice, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is wearing a long, green, dusty cloak. Her long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: This woman loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Avice has worked very hard to control her curse. She has never given up on her poetry dream.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 4'11". She wears baggy tan pantaloons and a black scarf, and her gloved hand is found clutching a shortspear. She has wavy red hair. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her mother was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted, Persistence. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 400 gp. Emerald (400 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Black opal (400 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She wears a white vest and prefers violet and black shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. Her hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She took after her father in leading caravans. Because they were valued, her father taught her to defend herself. When her father died while fighting brigands, the young Ella began to lead the lost caravan. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and she desires to right it; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Joker, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.