Description: She wears a worn and beaten armor. She is portly but not overly obese. Her white fur has been sun bleached extensively. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Shadow lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She's also a talented Stableman, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and to unite with her sister

Ideals: Philantrophist, Optimist, Impeccable. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 11000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (70 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a black costume with the symbols of the sun god on her torso. She carries a battered quarterstaff and tarnished shortspear as well. She has wavy brown hair. She is baby faced.

Personality: This woman loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She was born in the north. 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 left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: The light-skinned woman stands 4'1" and prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her white hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

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. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south; and she is greedy

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 150 pp.

Description: She is an average looking northern female in her early mid-life. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her silver hair is wavy and long. Her green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered writing. 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: Gifted, Logical, Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 400 sp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.