Description: She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull brown iron scale mail. She carries with her a set of swords, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her dark red hair has been sun bleached extensively. She has a dull look in her silver eyes.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. A true patriot, Ea would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Ea was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and expand her business

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 25000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing green cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. Her brass crest has been sun bleached extensively. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She is stubborn though. She always likes to keep a trick up her sleeve. She likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if she feels she even has a chance of losing.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Perra 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 Perra. 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: She is greedy; and she possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Religious. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This malnourished man wears dark leathers with embroidery. His fur is red and very short. He has yellow eyes and a brown hat with a violet feather.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Military. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 110 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He stands about 3'2" and wears a simple tan robe with white stripes complete with hood. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His blonde hair is heavily combed to the right. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 400 gp. Banded agate (15 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp).