Description: A pudgy woman standing about 5'4" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She prefers to wear flannel. She keeps her brown hair in a pixie cut. Her eyes are gray and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her painting with anyone who is interested.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Pacifist, Artistic. Bonds: Family, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: This dark-skinned female wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with red lining and desert motifs. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. She keeps her long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. She has gray eyes and a red hat with a black feather.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She refers to her adoptive mother for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Jo lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Tailor work with an outfit from a few towns over. Tailor work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Gifted, Persistence. Bonds: Family, Job, Religious. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 2'11" when asserting himself. His hair is white and curly. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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 a bit of a kleptomaniac.

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing white cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. Her auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She has a dull look in her violet eyes.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Alain was born on a far eastern island where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Junk Dealer. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She is greedy; and balancing her hectic life and new junk dealer responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 10000 gp. Citrine (70 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp).