Description: This tall, slender woman is wearing a long, red cloak. Her blonde hair has been sun bleached extensively. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She is fiercely devoted to her mother, and views her mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-sister.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. 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 has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and someone believes her a fraud

Bonds: Job, Family, Religious, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 170 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (20 gp).

Description: With grey face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her brown hair is singed and shortened. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Baker

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 260 gp.

Description: This late middle aged woman typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull red iron scale mail and is in decent physical shape. Her broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Mercenary arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 360 gp. Moss agate (16 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. Her long blonde hair reaches down to her waist. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Tanner but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ermina fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To unite with her sister; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Pacifist, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Family. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 40 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp).