Description: She is renowned for her bright black dresses and hats. She is portly but not overly obese. She wears a deerstalker hat to cover her moderate length silver crest. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her gold eyes.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Burana's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: She wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Greedy. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 130 gp. White opal (400 gp). Iolite (60 gp).

Description: She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty grey coat over it. She is portly but not overly obese. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: She got into the Shipwright business at a young age. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 50 pp. 1 Breastplate.

Description: She likes to wear brown tank tops with grey skirt. Her hair is golden and curly. Her amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Her first spouse was a Bather, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Bather they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Sculptor, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Slave, Family. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 300 sp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She is wearing a tight green one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. Her white crest is greasy and uncared for. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: When she was but 4 years old her parents immigrated from the north. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 330 gp.