Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty white coat over it. She has chestnut hair. Her blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Willow was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Bowyer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Passionate, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor, Poor. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This man is very fat, and is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. His golden hair is long and unkept. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 1 Chain shirt.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears yellow leather gloves, a yellow jacket, and tight pants. His black hair is long and unkept. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Heian grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Heian. Being a Engraver kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture.

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: She stands about 4'7" and usually wears her yellow robe and has her sword always slung over her shoulder. Her right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her chestnut hair is wavy and long. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her brown eyes.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Religious. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 100 gp. White opal (1500 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with violet colored cloaks and clothing. She keeps her blonde hair in a pixie cut. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. A true patriot, Quelenna would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Quelenna 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: To protect her home; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Bonds: Guardian, Military, Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.