Description: She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her halberd, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. Her hair is chestnut and curly. Her amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She is very protective of her business, her home, and her spouse. She is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: The child of a Ruler, who enjoyed hunting, Paela was taken on many hunting expeditions. She found a children's book about a Halfling Warrior who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and wants a kiss

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Criminal record, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 6000 cp.

Description: He stands about 6'8" and wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His blue crest is thinning but still full. His red eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Seamstress profession.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He became a Masseuse soon after.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Masseuse responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Poor, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His black hair is matted, messy, and big. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Born to a Sailor, his father struggled to pay the bills. Chay was born on a far northern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Dilettante. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: Amber (70 gp).

Description: This light-skinned female is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her black hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. Her job bores her to no end. She has decided to make it more interesting.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. At a young age both her parents were killed in an accident. Her uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took her in and had her trained in basic self defense. Recently she has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions.

Flaws: Terse, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 400 sp. Red-brown spinel (70 gp).

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy black stubble. She wears a tan coat over a white low-cut shirt, and a top hat upon her head. She has a hunchback. She has a very tight haircut. She has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. After a long history of fighting, Valanthe and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 200 gp.