Description: She wears a black costume with the symbols of death on her torso. She has a long auburn ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Butcher for the past few years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and balancing her hectic life and new butcher responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: An older woman who wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat, she is not a threatening figure. Her hair is red and very short. Her amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Recently she has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Religious, Criminal record. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 190 pp. Solid gold idol (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp).

Description: She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with violet lining and desert motifs. She carries with her a set of longbows on her belt, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. She has slicked back brown hair. Her half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Joan isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Half-Elven unity. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: Born to a Fisher, her father struggled to pay the bills. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Joan fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 1000 gp. Violet garnet (1500 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp).

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Fletcher. Her hair is red and curly. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with singing. She constantly tries to fill her life with singing. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. After a long history of fighting, Birel and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 200 gp. Eye agate (16 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Hematite (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a fancy grey dress. She keeps her golden hair in a pixie cut. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She is a great chef.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. Kathra abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 110 gp. Silver pearl (70 gp).