Description: This exceptionally lanky woman tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Merchant business.

History: Althaea was born the youngest of three triplets. Being born in the west, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the west for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way south. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: She has decided she is irredeemable; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence. Bonds: Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is very fat, and prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her golden hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. A freak accident while working with her Painter father left her crippled. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is greedy

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She dresses in red turtlenecks beneath a black coat with red slacks. Her silver hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. A serious injury left her father unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm father. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and she is content

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Debt. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. His hair is brown and curly. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Bricklayer arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and he is greedy

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Job. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a fancy white suit. His white hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his mother. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 30 pp. 1 Masterwork Heavy wooden shield.