Description: She stands about 4'2" and wears grey leather gloves, a grey jacket, and tight pants. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her auburn hair is thinning but still full. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are hazel.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: The child of a Hunter, who enjoyed hunting, Nalaed was taken on many hunting expeditions. Her first spouse was a Hunter, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Hunter they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Performer, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Nature, Family. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 1900 sp.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she likes to wear tan tank tops with brown skirt. She has styled her silver hair well, parting it to the right. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Beggar arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a old dungeon. She would wander through that old dungeon and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Lia took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up lance and armor she uses now. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Flaws: Disease, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle and is in decent physical shape. Her blonde hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: She got into the Herbalist business at a young age. Her childhood dream was to be a Shepherd, but she was a colossal failure. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: In love, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts. Her red hair is unkempt and raggedy. She has a dull look in her violet eyes.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She got into the Detective business at a young age. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has worked as a Detective like her mother before her.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Detective responsibilities is difficult; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 40 pp.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, she dresses well, wearing violet shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. She has wavy auburn hair. Her hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. After coming to the age of reason, Mara took it upon herself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and she seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 400 gp.