Description: 5'4" and muscular, this southern woman prefers to wear flannel. Her hair is brown and curly. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. 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, Aline is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To end her boredom.

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 90 pp.

Description: He tends to wear a white poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He wears his black hair down. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the west. Theobald was born on a far western desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Carpenter. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: Rock crystal (40 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a husky woman, who prefers to wear brown clothing when she does not wear armor. Her red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: She hates Humans with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her poetry with anyone who is interested.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Human activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Human doctor. Being a Herbalist kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: She wants revenge against dire rats; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Family, Military, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Breastplate. 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is dressed in earthy colors with a white and green handkerchief worn on his left side. His top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He is baby faced.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 300 gp.