Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright violet and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her auburn hair is wavy and long. She has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: She was born in the west. 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. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 4000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His silver crest is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Dadalan hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Dadalan was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has achieved small success as a Fortune-teller.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Artistic, Professionalism. Bonds: Poor, Military, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 260 pp. Silver pearl (160 gp).

Description: This slender woman stands about 4'11". She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs. Her chestnut hair is well kept. She is baby faced.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She uses divination through singing.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 14 years.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Poor, Job, Nature. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 600 gp. Pink pearl (100 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp).

Description: She is a physically imposing light-skinned woman. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She has done her best to style her chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. Her amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Althaea hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her writing career. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Althaea has worked very hard to control her curse. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Artistic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 1000 gp.