Description: He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a brown coat, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'6" when asserting himself. He keeps his long silver hair kept up in a rat tail. His eyes are green and beady.

Personality: Kyle hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Gifted from a young age, Kyle studied abroad. 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 never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She sports black long hair. She has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Seamstress.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is greedy

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 800 gp. White opal (1100 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She tends to wear a blue poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. With wild brown hair. Her blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

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 does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and she's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Nature, Has a crush, In love. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 500 gp. Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). Banded agate (12 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her red hair is well kept. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. At a young age both her parents were killed in an accident. Her uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took her in and had her trained in basic self defense. Being a Healer 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 has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Religious, Enemies, Criminal record. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 6000 sp.