Description: An older woman who wears a grey costume with the symbols of luck on her torso, she is not a threatening figure. Her silver hair is braided into rings. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her hazel eyes.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. 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 uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and she is greedy

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Greedy, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she prefers to wear blue pants and tee shirts. Her long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Melissa liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by dire rats. Melissa was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This late middle aged woman is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing red cape and mantle trimmed with soft yellow waves gently in the breeze and is in decent physical shape. Her head has been shaved. She has blue eyes and a red hat with a yellow feather.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 10000 cp. Hematite (8 gp). Coral (60 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp).

Description: An older man who typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep blue leather and dull black iron scale mail, he is not a threatening figure. His red hair is knotted and matted. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. When Bertram reached his early adolescence his Human mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Military, Poor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.