Description: This younger middle-aged woman prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs, and a wedding ring on her right hand. She wears a top hat to hide her balding. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, In love, Military. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 600 sp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: She stands about 3'0" and wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her brown hair is heavily combed to the right. She has hazel eyes.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Being born in the north, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the north for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way south. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful, Mundane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. Her red hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a rose scrunchie. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gray.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. A true patriot, Lavinia would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: When she was but 4 years old her parents immigrated from the east. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Cartwright. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 20 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a tan coat with white slacks. His hair is cut close to his head. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Rurik is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the north. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 370 gp.