Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears a green vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her tan leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her green boots flare out at the collars, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her chestnut hair is knotted and matted. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Bricklayer who has hired her part-time. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: She was born into a rich family. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. Some 3 years later her spouse died after the birth of her daughter. Heartbroken, Ishte never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her daughter whom she trained as her mother had trained her before.

Motivation: Wants her loneliness to end; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: In love, Has a crush, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Red-brown spinel (140 gp).

Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears just a yellow suit. His tied-back hair is brown. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Blacksmith but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a old dungeon. He would wander through that old dungeon and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Varis took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up kukri and armor he uses now. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Impeccable, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman has a large green mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her yellow robe. She has black hair. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. Bune enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Bune has worked very hard to control her curse. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Insane, Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1300 sp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a fancy black suit. His hair is short and black. His black eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Mantus was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Mantus decided he wanted neither the life of his mother nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. Some 2 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Mantus never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Rich, In love, Family. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She is an average looking western female in her early mid-life. She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. She wears a colorful flower in her black hair. Her hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with writing. She constantly tries to fill her life with writing. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs.

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 50 gp.