Description: She is a pot bellied western woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears a brown collared shirt and white skirt. She accessorizes with a black scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. With bright black hair. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Ermina will drive conversation. She takes great joy in being the best Soapmaker in town.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Soapmaker work with an outfit from a few towns over. Soapmaker work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She's also a talented Mortician, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and expand her business

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 6000 cp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He has a missing right leg. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His purple hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Sage hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and to protect his home

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1100 gp. Peridot (70 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp).

Description: With violet face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he tends to wear a blue poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His moppish auburn hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: His divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Ostracized due to the divine powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 300 gp. Moss agate (4 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp).

Description: This dark-skinned male wears grey robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a nunchaku, but if one is not available he will default to his scimitar. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are amber.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Taklinn and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and half-elven compassion

Ideals: Philantrophist, Extrovert. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 1 Half-Plate.