Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He has done his best to style his auburn hair to look like a famous performer. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Masseuse but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. 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 has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Optimist, Pacifist. Bonds: Religious, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 12000 sp. Brown-green garnet (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her chestnut hair is heavily combed to the left. Her eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage daughter.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 14 years.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and she's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Family, Military, Job. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 230 gp.

Description: This western woman wears bulky black painted plate armor. Her clothes are grease stained in places. She sports a flattop hair cut. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Osah lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her first spouse was a Interpreter, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to reunite with her absent father

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Heavy wooden shield. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. She has shaved her head bald. She has a dull look in her amber eyes.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Carter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Carter work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Carter for hire.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Job. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 900 gp.