Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She wears a tattered pair of loose grey pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. Her brown hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gray.

Personality: Mardred is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Being born in the east, 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 east 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 north. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Slave, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears a grey vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her pastel leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her grey boots flare out at the collars and is in decent physical shape. Her white hair is well kept. Her eyes are likewise brown.

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 however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Born in the west to a Bookbinder, Aline learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Bookbinder. She has never given up on her singing dream.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Guardian. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He wears a colorful flower in his red hair. His gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. 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: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: Red-brown spinel (40 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants, and he perpetually has his sickle ready. His fur is cut close to his head. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 50 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 3'0" when asserting himself. He has a very tight haircut. His green eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson red hat.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 160 gp.