Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her black hair is still thick. She is baby faced.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Her martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. 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. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted. Flaws: Selfish, Depressed. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1100 gp. Alexandrite (700 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Jet (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her bastard sword, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a dagger on it. Her fur, while still mostly beige, has prominent grey streaks. Her fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. 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 has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 2000 gp. White pearl (40 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he has the majority of his body covered in plate. He wears his auburn hair up. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He is a Jackalwere in disguise. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 300 pp. Deep green spinel (160 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Zircon (70 gp).

Description: Standing 6'1", this woman is renowned for her bright green dresses and hats. Her rusty crest is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She has achieved small success as a Scribe.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Military, Job, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Amber (70 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Coral (70 gp).