Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears a black costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on her torso. Her brass crest has been sun bleached extensively. Her red eyes peer out from beneath her deerstalker black hat.

Personality: Surina hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her writing career. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She was born in the south. 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. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Military, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 44000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her yellow robe. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. She has moderate length cinnamon fur. Her blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family She moved out south to avoid the crime she committed. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help; and she has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day

Flaws: Shy, Selfish. Bonds: Criminal record, Has a crush. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 7000 sp. Chrysoprase (60 gp). Black opal (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp).

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 5'7" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She prefers to wear violet pants and tee shirts. Her blonde hair, when down, is lengthy. Her green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

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 a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: Joan lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: To protect her home; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Family, Nature, Guardian. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He wears long strands of amber and short blue dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He has all his life been fascinated with writing.

History: He got into the Cartwright business at a young age. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Slave. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1900 gp.