Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with green colored cloaks and clothing. She sports white long hair. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Mary was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. 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: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 700 gp. Carnelian (50 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears brown trousers with black and violet striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He is an epitome of beauty. His chestnut hair is cut short. His half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Military. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a tight fitting blue shirt and pants, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He has moderate length chestnut hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and revenge

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: In love, Enemies. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 20 pp.

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears a worn and beaten armor. Her brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She is baby faced.

Personality: Avice hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her music career. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: Avice was born the youngest of three triplets. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Revenge; and she would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Job, Family, Has a crush, Enemies. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.