Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing red cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. Her hair is black and curly. Her eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Portia was born the youngest of three triplets. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and an old rival family wants her found

Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 600 gp. Carnelian (40 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His white hair is cut short. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. His first spouse was a Seamstress, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Seamstress they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Body Guard, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: He is typically in his Farmer uniform. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Tordek was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Farmer for the past few years.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Shy, Selfish. Bonds: Job, Poor, Military. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 50 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His red eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he is content

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Religious. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 800 gp.