Description: This southern woman is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her purple hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her red eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. Akta enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born in the south to a Spy, Akta learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She became a Spy soon after.

Motivation: To be a Masseuse again; and expand her business

Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 60 pp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he usually wears his yellow robe and has his shortbow always slung over his shoulder. He wears his white hair up. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Merchant. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Nature, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'9". He has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his grey robe. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: He is a Cartwright first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He was born in a small island village. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ratlûg fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears green leather gloves, a green jacket, and tight pants. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide her balding. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: To clean up the streets.

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Military, Job. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 200 sp. Red spinel (110 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman, and carries ceremonial daggers. His brown hair and beard is wavy and long. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the east. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: Pink pearl (90 gp).