Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts. She is an epitome of beauty. Her blonde hair is thinning but still full. Her fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 800 gp. Jet (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Malachite (7 gp).

Description: He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame, and carries axes. He has a very tight haircut. His amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted, Athletic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 180 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp).

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. His blonde hair is singed and shortened. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the north. 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 left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Optimist, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 600 sp. Coral (40 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His brown hair is knotted and matted. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 10000 sp. A small bag of saffron. (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts. He wears a small hat to cover his moderate length red fur. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

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 has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Shivering was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He became a Mercenary soon after.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Mercenary responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Athletic, Justice, Artistic. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 2300 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.