Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She has moderate length brown hair. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. The war was a terrible time for her, and Valanthe does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military, Slave. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 130 gp. Smoky quartz (70 gp). 4 Smokesticks.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears grey painted combat armor at almost all times, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He sports a long auburn beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes are amber.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Cory was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Cook hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Flaws: Insane, Secretive. Bonds: In love, Poor. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 130 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp).

Description: This slender woman stands about 3'2". She is renowned for her bright blue dresses and hats. Her blonde hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a rose scrunchie. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. Her job bores her to no end. She has decided to make it more interesting.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her father's willingness to do anything to win. She's also a talented Seamstress, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 700 sp. 1 Magnifying glass.

Description: A middle-aged man, he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep blue leather and dull grey iron scale mail, and is pretty ugly. His blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He takes great joy in being the best Courier in town.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Courier for hire.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 140 gp. Tourmaline (110 gp).