Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Humans. Her skin is dark but she possesses many grey ritualistic tattoos. She wears baggy pastel pantaloons and a grey scarf. Her silver hair is still thick. She is baby faced.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered music. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Animal Trainer and was forced into it by her family; and to reunite with her absent mother

Ideals: Passionate, Artistic, Logical. Bonds: Religious, Family. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a tattered pair of loose grey pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His auburn hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Gifted from a young age, Ernest studied abroad. After coming to the age of reason, Ernest took it upon himself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 30000 cp. Blue quartz (15 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Red spinel (130 gp).

Description: He wears a grey vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His white leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his grey boots flare out at the collars. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. With a patchy red beard and wild red hair. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, In love. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She wears a tight fitting grey shirt and pants. She is an epitome of beauty. Her white hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Sarah was a troubled youth. She spent her days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent her evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Sarah decided she wanted neither the life of her father nor that of the evil petty criminals she associated with. During her early adolescence, she took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: Expand her business; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 700 gp. Aquamarine (300 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp).