Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized white coat. Her black hair is knotted and matted. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her mother's willingness to do anything to win. 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: Nothing but the best is good enough for her.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized brown coat. Her white hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

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. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing dancing.

History: Alice lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her first spouse was a Body Guard, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has never given up on her dancing dream.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and tends to wear a violet poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His white hair, when down, is lengthy. He has hazel eyes and a violet hat with a yellow feather.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist. Bonds: Military, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep blue leather and dull black iron scale mail. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on her left hand. Her hair is silver and curly. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. After months of barely getting by, Hatae managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, she made her way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and seeks redemption

Flaws: Shy, PTSD. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: Just what you see.