Description: This woman wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a black coat. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on her left hand. Her silver hair is heavily combed to the left. Her eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage son.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Volen was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man is dressed in a clean brown cloak covering his clean studded leather, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His white hair is unkempt and raggedy. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Beggar hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Poor. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 280 gp.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Her red hair is thinning but still full. She has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She has never given up on her dancing dream.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east.

Ideals: Extrovert, Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 3'6". He tends to wear a tan poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. His half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush; and he is greedy

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 8000 cp. Chrysoberyl (100 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: She wears a tan vest and prefers black and grey shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. She is portly but not overly obese. She has no hair. Her brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: The child of southern immigrants she idolized her father. 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and balancing her hectic life and new cartwright responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 200 gp. Jet (100 gp).