Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright red and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She has a very tight haircut. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Cora was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and regain custody of her daughter

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 240 gp.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears tattered old clothes. His hair is brown and curly. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born into a rich family. After coming to the age of reason, Orthog took it upon himself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

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

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 110 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is a mite stocky and very much looks the part of a Knight. He wears his black hair up. His hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Raer 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. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. He struck the Knight job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and doesn't want to be a knight and was forced into it by his family

Flaws: Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Poor, Family. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 340 gp.

Description: This man is renowned for his bright tan suits and hats, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He sports a long silver beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Bilbron's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Spice Merchant arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His parents enrolled him in a Paladin school at a young age so that he could practice his druidic talents. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 1400 sp.