Description: This woman stands a little under 5'4" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears tattered old clothes. Her hair is long and silver with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small yellow clips. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. The war was a terrible time for her, and Mara does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Mara was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Mentor. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: This man is very fat, and dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He has done his best to style his black hair to look like a famous performer. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 1300 sp.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She wears her chestnut hair up. Her eyes are a pleasant silver.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. Prosperine was a troubled youth. She spent her days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent her evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Prosperine decided she wanted neither the life of her mother nor that of the evil petty criminals she associated with. During her early adolescence, she took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. 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: Wants a kiss; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Military, Criminal record, Has a crush. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 280 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly longswords and shortbows. Her hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Ilanis will drive conversation. A friendly and beautiful Elf, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ilanis grew up listening to her father's many stories. 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 has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert. Bonds: Criminal record, Attractive, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 330 gp.