Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 5'0" and prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her black hair is braided into rings. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her writing with anyone who is interested.

History: When she was but 8 years old her parents immigrated from the south. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 300 gp. Jasper (50 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His long black crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Gifted, Extrovert. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 60 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This woman is very fat, and sports grey clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her black hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: She got into the Scribe business at a young age. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Scribe hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Scribe for hire.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 140 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp).

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He has a red handlebar mustache and slicked back red hair. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Joker, Persistence. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Military. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she usually wears her brown robe and has her sai always slung over her shoulder. She has a very tight haircut. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. Jacoba is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: Gifted from a young age, Jacoba studied abroad. She worked as a nervous Healer and found it very stressful. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Healer for hire.

Motivation: She is content; and to be a navigator again

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 300 sp.