Description: She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her hair is cut close to her head. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

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. 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: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. She tends to her Spy job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and money/treasure

Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic, Disease, PTSD. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 100 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (6000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with black colored cloaks and clothing. She has styled her black hair well, parting it to the left. Her eyes are likewise amber. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Bendoo was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Bendoo was born on a far western forest where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Marshal. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 1200 gp. White pearl (100 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp).

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. She wears dull brown sweaters, loose yellow pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed kukri, just in case. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. She has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She was taken from her home at a very young age. After a long history of fighting, Oriff and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 30000 cp.

Description: She stands about 2'9" and is dressed in an above average manner. Her right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. Her fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Bella was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. 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. Bella fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 200 sp. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: An older woman who dresses like a well dressed Mortician does, she is not a threatening figure. Her red hair, when down, is lengthy. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Mortician. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She has decided she is irredeemable; and balancing her hectic life and new mortician responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 70 pp.