Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her red hair is heavily combed to the right. Her violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Vorka is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: When she was but 5 years old her parents immigrated from the east. A freak accident while working with her Mercenary mother left her crippled. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Mundane, Disease, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 6000 gp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (30 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy red stubble. She wears a grey shirt with thin brown vertical stripes and tan pants. She has a hunchback. She has wavy red hair. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage son.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. She became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, she does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Born in the north to a Engraver, Xanaphia learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 16000 cp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (20 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has a silver handlebar mustache and slicked back silver hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He was born into a rich family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. After a long history of fighting, Balimaar and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Lazy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. His chestnut hair is cut short. His eyes are likewise green.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Namfoodle lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. The family's rival house kidnapped his sister with the intent that his sister marry their son to gain control of contested properties. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Butcher and was forced into it by his family; and regain custody of his son

Flaws: Shy, Lazy. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1700 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Malachite (7 gp). White opal (1200 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp).