Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears long strands of aquamarine and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her red eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. 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 wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, In love. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 5000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her hair is chestnut, silky, and of moderate length. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Courier profession.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Blacksmith work with an outfit from a few towns over. Blacksmith work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She's also a talented Courier, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and balancing her hectic life and new blacksmith responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Insane, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 600 sp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He keeps his long brown hair kept up in a rat tail. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. The war was a terrible time for him, and Elaim does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Born in the east to a Herbalist, Elaim learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Herbalist for hire.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and expand his business

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: She is a pot bellied eastern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her hair is short and white. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is a woman who does what she needs to. She will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Gifted from a young age, Arara studied abroad. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. Being a Unemployed kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: She has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day; and she has decided she is irredeemable

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: She is a husky woman, who dresses well, wearing grey shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. Her golden hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Avice grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Avice. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and she is content

Flaws: Mundane, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 40 gp.