Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears suspenders and violet workpants. Her shirt is black, and she wears a heavy violet leather apron most of the time, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. She has brown eyes and a violet hat with a black feather.

Personality: Valanthe is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: She was born at the edge of vast desert. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Some 10 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Valanthe never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Extrovert, Joker. Bonds: In love, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Painter

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She wears just a yellow suit. Her hair is black and curly. She has a dull look in her blue eyes.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. A gifted student she started as a Junk Dealer, but she got bored and became a Body Guard. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Military, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Body Guard

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

Possessions: 700 gp. Aquamarine (1600 gp). Jet (90 gp). Jade (90 gp).

Description: She is a mite stocky and sports yellow clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

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 Seamstress. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac, Secretive. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 500 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Coral (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His red hair is lengthy. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He's also a talented Blacksmith, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 5000 cp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This man wears bulky tan painted plate armor. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He wears his blonde hair up. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 600 gp.