Description: This woman stands a little under 5'4" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her head has been shaved. Her hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Emma wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Paladin, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Human compassion; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Disciplined, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 300 gp. Violet garnet (1200 gp).

Description: A 5'5" southern woman, she wears a white collared shirt and black skirt. She accessorizes with a green scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. Her brown hair is smooth and relatively long. Her blue eyes are passionate and lively.

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: Born in the south to a Doctor, Vicky learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and revenge

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He is a husky man, who prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has a long black beard with little hanging trinkets. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. 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 slaver, Tim was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has worked as a Priest like his father before him.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to be a bounty hunter again

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty pastel coat over it. His auburn hair is singed and shortened. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: Arnold was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Expand his business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Disciplined, Philantrophist, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.