Description: A pudgy woman standing about 5'4" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her long white hair reaches down to her waist. Her green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. 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 currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and she is greedy

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Guardian, Rich, Slave. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 7000 sp.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing green cape and mantle trimmed with soft grey waves gently in the breeze. Her crest, while still mostly brass, has prominent grey streaks. Her fierce gold eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. After months of barely getting by, Quespa managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, she made her way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 16000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He has a missing left arm. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, blue shirt, and black tie. His black crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He takes great joy in being the best Carpenter in town.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Fax was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the plains due to the painful memories there. Fax took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up shield and armor he uses now. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and doesn't want to be a carpenter and was forced into it by his family

Bonds: Family, Job, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 20 gp. 2 Holy water.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears bulky blue painted plate armor. He has dyed his greying golden hair a little too much giving a sharp golden color. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his broad blue hat.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Arumawann lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: Expand his business; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Criminal record, Family, Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 100 gp.