Description: She is a pot bellied eastern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Helja was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. After months of barely getting by, Helja 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 will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact; and she is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 400 sp. Black pearl (400 gp). Azurite (16 gp).

Description: An older man who wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat, he is not a threatening figure. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. His gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He moved out south to avoid the crime he committed. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'6" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Sporting a golden mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is a Masseuse first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Bonds: Rich, Job, Has a crush, Military, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 100 gp. Red garnet (150 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Gnomes. His skin is light but he possesses many violet ritualistic tattoos. He prefers to wear flannel. His silver hair is cut short. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: She is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. She carries with her a set of tridents on her belt, each one with a jet on the hilt. Her blonde hair is singed and shortened. Her blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Bilga speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Bilga fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Religious. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 390 gp. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument.