Description: A middle-aged woman, she is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time, and is pretty ugly. Her white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her eyes are hazel and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Tagga grew up listening to her father's many stories. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, In love. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 5000 cp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. She has done her best to style her brown hair to look like a famous performer. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. The war was a terrible time for her, and Hecat does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and money/treasure

Flaws: Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 110 gp. Citrine (40 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). 2 Thunderstones.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His auburn hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Guardian, Rich. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1000 cp. 1 Disguise kit.

Description: This woman stands a little under 5'2" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing pastel cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze. Her white fur is singed and shortened. She has a dull look in her blue eyes.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Tanner. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: When she was but 3 years old her parents immigrated from the south. A gifted student she started as a Sage, but she got bored and became a Tanner. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Tanner responsibilities is difficult; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 80 gp. 1 Masterwork studded leather.