Description: She sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 6'2" when asserting herself. She sports a flattop crest cut. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Thava was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. A serious injury left her mother unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm mother. 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: Her religion dominates her actions; and to pay off her debts

Bonds: Guardian, Religious, Mentor, Debt. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Moss agate (12 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp).

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, he wears a grey vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His brown leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his grey boots flare out at the collars. His blonde hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Doctor hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 200 sp. Golden pearl (90 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She prefers to wear flannel. She wears her chestnut hair down. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. Audhild abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Flaws: Shy, Insane. Bonds: Military, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 110 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: This southern woman wears a robe, a symbol of her god around her neck, and a morningstar on her belt. Her clothes are grease stained in places. She wears her white hair down. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the south were limited. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Emmeline fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 600 sp.