Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears tan robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a scythe, but if one is not available she will default to her quarterstaff. She has red hair. Her amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Heather 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 has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Heather was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Heather has worked very hard to control her curse. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 600 gp. Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Jasper (20 gp).

Description: This dark-skinned male is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Cartwright. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His silver hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Born in the west to a Cartwright, Norman learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He moved out south to avoid the crime he committed. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and to unite with his brother

Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Criminal record, Job, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized blue coat. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. She has done her best to style her black hair to look like a famous performer. She is baby faced.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Religious, Rich. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He keeps his white hair in a pixie cut. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Balimaar was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Azurite (6 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp).