Description: This eastern woman tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her black hair is long and unkept. Her amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 8. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: The child of eastern immigrants she idolized her father. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: An older woman who wears an entirely brown suit with yellow socks and a vest with buckled shoes, she is not a threatening figure. Her silver hair is cut short. Her half smiles and amber 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. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was born in a small island village. Her arcane abilities were realized during a raid on her village. 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: To find somewhere to settle down.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Mundane, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His scarlet crest is matted, messy, and big. His gold eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Mugrunden's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his 13th year, his parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Mugrunden alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and he desires to right it.

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 400 sp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp).

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears a tattered pair of loose tan pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. Her hair is cut close to her head. She is baby faced.

Personality: While she is on the job, she is grim and serious. She understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Numba was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 300 sp.