Description: This malnourished woman wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around her neck, and a crossbow on her belt. She has a very tight haircut. Her eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She is very protective of her business, her home, and her spouse. She is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. 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. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Religious. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 300 gp. Pink pearl (160 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp).

Description: She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She wears a deerstalker hat to hide her balding. Her red eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and money/treasure

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Military, In love. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 6000 sp.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a simple white robe with grey stripes complete with hood. His tied-back hair is blonde. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson white hat.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Half-Elven culture. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his 20th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and half-elven compassion

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Racist, Fearful. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 2000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 5'11" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Her fur is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She works hard and plays hard.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. She always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She was granted necromantic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 1000 gp.