Description: A 5'1" eastern woman, she wears a black costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on her torso. She has dyed her greying silver hair a little too much giving a sharp silver color. Her eyes are white and catlike.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She refers to her adoptive mother for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Shax lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 310 gp.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her fur is short and gray. Her fierce copper eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She is fiercely devoted to her father, and views her father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-brother.

History: Spear was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Bard, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Bard in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a tan shirt with thin white vertical stripes and black pants. He has brown hair. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. Anverth was born on a far northern forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Bounty Hunter. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Bonds: Job, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 6000 sp. Amethyst (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western woman is abnormally tall. She usually wears her black robe and has her bastard sword always slung over her shoulder. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her hair is short and white. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and retire the richest woman in the west

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic, Logical, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 300 gp.