Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She keeps her dark red hair in a pixie cut. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

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. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Verin was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Joker, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 200 gp. Peridot (40 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Amethyst (70 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 3'11". He wears just a grey suit. His red hair and beard is wavy and long. His eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. After months of barely getting by, Dain managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Job. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep white leather and dull violet iron scale mail. She carries a battered hand crossbow and tarnished morningstar as well. Her hair is cut close to her head. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: Coral (120 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This eastern woman wears a blue costume with the symbols of the sun god on her torso. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her brown hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. Her hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Tiaathque was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her.

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, In love, Mentor. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: She wears silk and lounges about seductively. Her silver hair is cut short. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gray.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Reeza was born in the north. At a young age she loved to build and create. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Locksmith work with an outfit from a few towns over. Locksmith work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Locksmith and was forced into it by her family; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Joker, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 330 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.