Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, she prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her brown fur is braided into rings. She has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

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 was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears skinny pants and wears a brown and tan robe with the hood down. His head has been shaved. His ears are large.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. 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. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 160 gp. Rock crystal (70 gp). 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. She has shaved her head bald. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: Merla was born with her mother's beautiful face. She worked as a nervous Beggar and found it very stressful. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shortspear.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Bonds: Attractive, Job, Has a crush, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized pastel coat. Her fur is cinnamon and curly. Her eyes are hazel.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 20 gp. Red spinel (40 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears silk and lounges about seductively. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her gray eyes.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. A freak accident while working with her Sage mother left her crippled. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 300 sp.