Description: 3'1" and muscular, this southern woman wears dull white sweaters, loose violet pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed dagger, just in case. She wears a feathered hat to hide her balding. Her gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. 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, Jillian is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: Born to a Mercenary, her father struggled to pay the bills. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She's also a talented Mercenary, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Engraver responsibilities is difficult; and expand her business

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: He very much looks the part of a Merchant. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: Bhevek was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Merchant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Merchant work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Philantrophist, Persistence. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Attractive. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her lance, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a butterfly on it. Her silver hair is braided into rings. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Beatrice lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the south, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the south for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way east. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and she desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: Deep blue spinel (900 gp).

Description: This light-skinned male is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy chestnut hair. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: Standing 3'1", this man is dressed in an above average manner. He has dyed his greying red hair a little too much giving a sharp red color. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. A true patriot, Bertram would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the south. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 12000 cp. 7 Acid flasks.