Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She has the majority of her body covered in plate. She has dyed her greying rusty crest a little too much giving a sharp rusty color. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Her first spouse was a Tailor, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with tan lining and desert motifs. He has brown hair. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when drow swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Naeris grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Naeris. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Bonds: Criminal record, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: Jet (120 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Amethyst (120 gp).

Description: She wears a robe, a symbol of magic around her neck, and a mace on her belt. Her tied-back hair is auburn. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She disdains her fellow easterners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born in the east her family was never financially stable. Her first spouse was a Shoemaker, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor, Family. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: He wears a blue coat over a black low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon his head. He is physically well-built. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: Kipper lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is content; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Criminal record, Family, Rich. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 80 pp. 1 Minor magic item.