Description: She is an average looking northern female in her early mid-life. She is wearing a tight black one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. Her moppish blonde hair is in a traditional bowl cut. She has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was born in the north. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Guardian, Immigrant, Family, Job. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep tan leather and dull black iron scale mail. His hair is silver and very short. He has brown eyes and a tan hat with a black feather.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Architect for hire.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Bonds: Rich, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 20 pp. Amber (130 gp).

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 2'11" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears a worn and beaten armor. Her black hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. At a young age both her parents were killed in an accident. Her uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took her in and had her trained in basic self defense. Being a Carpenter kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Bonds: Military, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He typically wears green cloth garments or leather armor. His silver hair is smooth and relatively long. His gold eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is a Unemployed first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Born in the west to a Unemployed, Zepar learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and to be a stylist again

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Hedonist, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 400 gp.