Description: She is a pot bellied western woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She wears her dark red hair up. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: She was born into a rich family. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she is greedy

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Forgetful. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she prefers to wear flannel. Her long red hair reaches down to her waist. Her eyes are green and beady.

Personality: Ilanis hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her painting career. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered painting. She has never given up on her painting dream.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Ideals: Artistic, Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 50 pp. Black star sapphire (600 gp). 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He keeps his long blonde hair kept up in a rat tail. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Chay is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He has all his life been fascinated with poetry.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east.

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 4'10" and muscular, this western woman wears a yellow shirt, with a blue mid length skirt with blue tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. She has slicked back brown hair. Her eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. A true patriot, Maiathah would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His tied-back hair is chestnut. His eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born in the west to a Barber, Varis learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to be a bricklayer again

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 1000 pp. Jasper (40 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Jade (80 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp).