Description: She is a physically imposing light-skinned woman. She usually wears her brown robe and has her bastard sword always slung over her shoulder. She wears a feathered hat to hide her balding. Her eyes are hazel and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and to prove her worth to the world

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 700 gp. Iolite (80 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp).

Description: 4'7" and muscular, this eastern woman wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her black hair is cut short. Her gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her mother's willingness to do anything to win. Recently she has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 140 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: With tan face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He sports a long chestnut beard, and similarly colored long hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Barendd will drive conversation. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Extrovert, Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: She has a missing right arm. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze. Her hair is long and auburn with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small brown clips. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Cook but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Ida grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Ida. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 320 gp.