Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Humans. Her skin is dark but she possesses many red ritualistic tattoos. She wears tattered old clothes. Her white hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Griselda was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Paladin, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Paladin in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature rapier.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 30000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 6'3", this man wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His black hair is greasy and uncared for. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Disciplined, Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Scribe

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

Possessions: 500 gp. Moonstone (30 gp).

Description: This northern woman wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her chestnut hair is cut short. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are green.

Personality: She hates dire rats. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Helen was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Helen was born on a far northern mountains where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Baker. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and revenge

Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: 5'10" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has hazel eyes and a brown hat with a blue feather.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He takes great joy in being the best Merchant in town.

History: He was born in the south. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has taken up work as a Merchant and fed both sides of the war false information with the goal of increasing casualties.

Motivation: Expand his business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 200 gp. Aquamarine (500 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). White opal (400 gp).