Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his lance with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His hair is long and chestnut with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small black clips. His beard is auburn, braided, and well cared for. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Shane was born with his father's beautiful face. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 30000 cp. White opal (1400 gp). Rose (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His blonde hair is lengthy. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Henry was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. She is an epitome of beauty. She wears her auburn hair up in a very large beehive style do. She has a dull look in her amber eyes.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: She was born at the edge of vast forest. After coming to the age of reason, Rosalind took it upon herself to study the divine arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. After a long history of fighting, Rosalind and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 300 gp. Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She is renowned for her bright green dresses and hats. She has styled her red hair well, parting it to the left. Her blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Glassblower hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. Recently she has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Guardian, Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: Obsidian (16 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp).