Description: An older woman who wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs, she is not a threatening figure. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her eyes are likewise gold.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Shax hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. In her 16th year, her parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Shax alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. Being a Painter kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive, Mundane. Bonds: Enemies, Criminal record. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her blonde hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. At a young age both her parents were killed in an accident. Her uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took her in and had her trained in basic self defense. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and she is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Justice, Logical. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1200 gp.

Description: 5'7" and muscular, this northern woman wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Her auburn hair is heavily combed to the left. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Painter arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. 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 terrified, and will act out of fear; and she is greedy

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 2400 gp. Blue quartz (11 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp).

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, she wears dull green sweaters, loose red pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed longbow, just in case. Her long copper crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Joker, Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (10000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).