Description: This woman dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on her right hand. She wears her white hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: When she was but 4 years old her parents immigrated from the west. Ermina was born on a far western plains where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Mortician. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She is physically well-built. She has moderate length red hair. Her green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She is very protective of her business, her home, and her spouse. She is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Gifted from a young age, Ermina studied abroad. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Many dire rats want her driven away; and to protect her home

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Guardian, Criminal record, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Light wooden shield. 1 Full Plate. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: This man stands a little under 6'1" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears baggy blue pantaloons and a tan scarf. His black hair is still thick. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the west. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Addict, Selfish. Bonds: Immigrant, In love, Job. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp).

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears white trousers with brown and red striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Her small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. She has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Athletic, Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 300 gp.