Description: She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly swords and warhammers. Her long brown fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her eyes are hazel and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Shadow was a troubled youth. She spent her days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent her evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Shadow decided she wanted neither the life of her father nor that of the evil petty criminals she associated with. During her early adolescence, she took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and to unite with her sister

Bonds: Criminal record, Family, Has a crush, Poor. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1100 pp. Black star sapphire (1300 gp). Amber (140 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). White opal (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a black costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his hand crossbow, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep black.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born in the east. His childhood dream was to be a Gardener, but he was a colossal failure. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: She wears a simple tan robe with white stripes complete with hood, and she perpetually has her shield ready. Her hair is short and blonde. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Unemployed business.

History: Cumpen lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the west, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the west for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way east. 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: Regain custody of her son; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Bonds: Job, Family, Rich. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: He wears dull brown sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed morningstar, just in case. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insomniac. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: Just what you see.