Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears dull green sweaters, loose red pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed ceremonial dagger, just in case. Her purple hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. 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: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. After months of barely getting by, Verin 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: Wants to work out more often; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears dark leathers with embroidery. His black hair is still thick. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Wrenn was born the youngest of three triplets. He was taken from his home at a very young age. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 50 gp. Deep blue spinel (300 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is renowned for his bright white suits and hats. He keeps his long auburn hair kept up in a rat tail. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. He worked as a nervous Fortune-teller and found it very stressful. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Job, In love. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 5000 gp. Jet (90 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 6'7" and muscular, this eastern woman is wearing a tight black one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. Her crest is red and curly. She has a dull look in her red eyes.

Personality: She hates dire rats. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. 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: 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. 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: Money/treasure; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Military, Rich. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item.