Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: The child of a Engraver, who enjoyed hunting, Joan was taken on many hunting expeditions. 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 Barrister. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Barrister for the past few years.

Motivation: Expand her business; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Disease, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Nature, Job. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: An older woman who wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, she is not a threatening figure. Her black hair is wavy and long. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her amber eyes.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of orcs may trigger it at times.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and many orcs want her driven away

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a brown costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. He has wavy yellow fur. He has gleaming, smiling yellow eyes.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He got into the Assassin business at a young age. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 13 years.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Job, Military, Family. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 5'5" northern woman, she wears a violet small hat and violet clothes. Her hair is silver and curly. Her ears are large.

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. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. 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 now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Painter responsibilities is difficult; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This western woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Jeweler. Her black hair is braided into rings. Her eyes are a pleasant red.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Dragonborn culture. She is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. Recently she has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and revenge

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Amber (110 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item.