Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing tan cape and mantle trimmed with soft white waves gently in the breeze. Her blonde hair is braided into rings. Her violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

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 Dyer, they had one son, 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 Dyer they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Mayor, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Slave, Family. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: This woman is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Cartwright, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her tied-back hair is white. She has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Cartwright arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She took after her mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, her mother taught her to defend herself. When her mother died while fighting goblins, the young Siffress began to lead the lost caravan. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and balancing her hectic life and new cartwright responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Persistence, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Job. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 100 sp. 2 Acid flasks.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. His rusty crest is still thick. His gold eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Rathkran was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Bonds: Family, Mentor. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 3000 cp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her hair is long and brown with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small yellow clips. Her eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She found a children's book about a Half-Elf Aristocrat who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Slave, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: Just what you see.