Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her golden hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. The war was a terrible time for her, and Mary does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Painter. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 11 years.

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 a rival would like her out of the picture

Flaws: Insomniac, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 40 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a brown coat. Her red hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Rich, Job. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: Chrysoprase (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He wears a green vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his green boots flare out at the collars. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His crest is silver, silky, and of moderate length. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He was taken from his home at a very young age. After a long history of fighting, Salasar and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Fearful, Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Attractive. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 5000 gp. Star ruby (900 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Pink diamond (4000 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished woman tends to wear a large black jacket. Her purple hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She has a dull look in her white eyes.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Verin embodies much of what other species detest in the Tieflings. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Verin was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Tieflings in the east were limited. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She wants to get laid; and wants her loneliness to end

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 1500 gp.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His brown hair is lengthy. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Carter profession.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and balancing his hectic life and new herbalist responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Nature, Debt. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 370 gp.