Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, she wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She wears her white hair up. She has a dull look in her green eyes.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: Born to a Ruler, her mother struggled to pay the bills. A freak accident while working with her Ruler mother left her crippled. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Pearl fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 35000 sp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her silver hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tabaxi companion (her 'brother'). She struck the Courier job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, In love, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 100 gp. Silver pearl (140 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp).

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is wearing a tight brown one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has achieved small success as a Miner.

Motivation: To be a Mercenary again; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp).

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. She wears dark leathers with embroidery. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her silver hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Cecily was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west.

Ideals: Passionate, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Slave, Mentor. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 100 gp.