Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. She has moderate length black hair. She has gray eyes and a black hat with a yellow feather.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. Arha enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was born in the north. Her first spouse was a Engraver, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and regain custody of her son

Flaws: Sensitive, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Military. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 80 gp. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: An older man who wears bulky grey painted plate armor, he is not a threatening figure. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Elven companion (his 'brother'). When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Disciplined, Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 80 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a shield on his belt. His brown hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His eyes are amber.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest 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 forest due to the painful memories there. Takra took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up shield and armor he uses now. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Courier for hire.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and expand his business

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 26000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman wears white leather gloves, a white jacket, and tight pants. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. She has golden hair. She has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Joker, Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 1000 gp. Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp).