Description: This woman is very fat, and wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and she wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Impeccable, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Military. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Carnelian (40 gp).

Description: She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She has slicked back golden hair. She has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Impulsive, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 700 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). 1 Full Plate. 1 Full Plate. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Full Plate.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He got into the Spice Merchant business at a young age. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Spice Merchant. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 5'8". He is dressed in an above average manner, and his gloved hand is found clutching a shield. His chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: Patrick wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Paladin, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Dilettante hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Slave. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 200 gp. Alexandrite (900 gp). Hematite (6 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.