Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around her neck, and a club on her belt. She has dyed her greying bronze crest a little too much giving a sharp bronze color. Her half smiles and gold eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Butcher arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Rich. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 130 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears white robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a rapier, but if one is not available he will default to his bastard sword. His brown hair is still thick. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: Burto hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 230 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She tends to wear a black poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her scarlet crest is lengthy. She has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Attractive. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 10000 cp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty white coat over it. She is portly but not overly obese. With wild brown hair. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

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 is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Fearful. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 600 sp. Tourmaline (150 gp).