Description: She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. She wears her black hair up in a very large beehive style do. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Born in the south to a Soapmaker, Valida learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform 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 feels threatened by others; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Job, Slave. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and tan handkerchief worn on his left side. His gray fur, when down, is lengthy. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. His childhood dream was to be a Locksmith, but he was a colossal failure. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 6 years.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to be a locksmith again

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Job, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 260 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He stands about 5'10" and wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His brown hair and beard is wavy and long. This green eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. 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: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 10 years.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Joker, Impeccable. Bonds: Religious, Job, Rich. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a red coat over a blue low-cut shirt, and a feathered hat upon her head. She has wavy blonde hair. Her eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Bree was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Being born in the south, 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 south 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 north. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Poor, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.