Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She has dyed her greying silver hair a little too much giving a sharp silver color. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: The child of southern immigrants she idolized her mother. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 2100 sp. 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around her neck, and a scimitar on her belt. Her blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Joan fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 1800 gp. Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She usually wears her pastel robe and has her shortbow always slung over her shoulder, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 4'9" when asserting herself. Her fur is short and orange. She has a dull look in her blue eyes.

Personality: She hates brigands. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: The child of western immigrants she idolized her father. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and to be a unemployed again

Bonds: Enemies, Job, Immigrant, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her auburn hair, when down, is lengthy. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gray.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Gifted from a young age, Hugolina studied abroad. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Sailor. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Sailor.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Fighting, Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 130 gp. Golden pearl (80 gp).