Description: This late middle aged woman wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society and is in decent physical shape. Her brown hair is thinning but still full. Her half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She is ready at a moment's notice to give into her darker urges. She is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. She often ends up burning people alive in the fires she starts.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her father's willingness to do anything to win. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She has decided she is irredeemable; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Flaws: Disease, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: She wears long strands of opal and short yellow dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. Her red hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Shanairla was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he tends to wear a large brown jacket. His auburn hair is heavily combed to the left. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 3100 gp. Aquamarine (1600 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). Onyx (40 gp).

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She usually wears her yellow robe and has her hand crossbow always slung over her shoulder. She wears her golden hair up. Her brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Jane was raised in a hard working conservative environment. 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 hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Mundane, Fearful, Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 24000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear white clothing when he does not wear armor. He carries a battered ceremonial dagger and tarnished bow as well. His hair is brown and curly. He has gray eyes and a white hat with a violet feather.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He takes great joy in being the best Performer in town.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. He became a Performer soon after.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Performer

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 4000 gp.