Description: This woman wears just a black suit, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her green eyes dart from person to person.

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

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. She was granted necromantic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: She is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 160 gp. Hematite (4 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She wears a brown costume with the symbols of strength on her torso. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. She has moderate length black hair. She has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: She was born into a rich family. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers.

Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Religious, Family. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears silk and lounges about seductively. She has moderate length auburn hair. Her eyes are blue.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. Birel is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her brothers into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. 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: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and regain custody of her daughter

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1100 sp. 1 Masterwork Artisan’s tools.

Description: This eastern woman prefers to wear flannel. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her auburn hair is braided into rings. Her half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Isabella was born with her mother's beautiful face. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the east were limited. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 10 pp.