Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 3'5" and wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her blonde hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her eyes are likewise gray. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Detective arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is greedy; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1600 sp. Tourmaline (130 gp).

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her black hair is long and unkept. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC; and wants a kiss

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Has a crush, Mentor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Superior lock. 1 Average lock.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He wears a colorful flower in his red hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Justice, Logical. Flaws: Impulsive, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 70 pp. 1 Silver holy symbol.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears a pastel vest and prefers red and brown shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. Her brown fur has been sun bleached extensively. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady copper eyes.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A freak accident while working with her Bowyer father left her crippled. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of freemasons.

Motivation: She wants revenge against dire rats; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive, Secretive, Disease. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 200 sp. Moss agate (15 gp).

Description: She wears yellow leather gloves, a yellow jacket, and tight pants. She carries with her a set of halberds on her belt, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. She has done her best to style her red hair to look like a famous performer. She has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. Shanairla enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born in the north to a Glassblower, Shanairla learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She has worked as a Glassblower like her mother before her.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Athletic. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 18000 cp.