Description: This tall, slender woman wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. She wears a Stetson hat to hide her balding. Her black eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Bryseis's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She works hard and plays hard.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Bryseis was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered west to less war torn lands. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Hedonist, PTSD. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 3000 sp. Star ruby (500 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His red hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His childhood dream was to be a Jeweler, but he was a colossal failure. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and wants his loneliness to end

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Criminal record, Religious, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her hair is black and curly. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: She was born in a small mountains village. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Elven companion (her 'brother'). She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and expand her business

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Job, Nature, Adventurer, In love. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man prefers to wear flannel. He sports a flattop hair cut. This hazel eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Brewer. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Brewer.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 340 gp.