Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with green colored cloaks and clothing. Her hair is short and brown. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She was taken from her home at a very young age. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Shax fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and to end her boredom

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Slave, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 4000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears a white shirt, with a tan mid length shorts with tan tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized emerald on his left hand. He wears his red hair up. He has amber eyes.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and to be a healer again

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted, Justice. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 5'2" and muscular, this northern man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy brown hair. He has amber eyes and a grey hat with a tan feather.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is an amazing painter.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His arcane abilities were realized during a raid on his village. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Military, Family. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with top hat. Her chestnut hair is knotted and matted. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Slave. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: Black pearl (1000 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp).