Description: She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with top hat. Her red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are black.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Pacifist, Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 400 pp. Carnelian (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Malachite (13 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze. He has black hair. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gold.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. After coming to the age of reason, Balam took it upon himself to study the divine arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Stylist they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Shepherd, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Shepherd and was forced into it by his family; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). 4 Thunderstones.

Description: He wears a black tunic with white highlights, and long brown pants that bunch up around his shoes. His copper crest is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. His eyes are likewise gold.

Personality: He is a Shoemaker first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his mother. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Shoemaker hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has worked as a Shoemaker like his mother before him.

Motivation: To be a Shepherd again; and wants to raise his children well

Bonds: Poor, Job, Military, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Shoemaker

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

Possessions: 500 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1800 gp).

Description: She is an average looking eastern female in her early mid-life. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She sports black long hair. Her blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: Nella was born the youngest of three triplets. She became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Family, Criminal record, Religious. Occupation: Spy

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 1200 gp.