Description: This malnourished woman likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her blonde hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: Ermina was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Paladin, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Paladin in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. 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 be a Dilettante again; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Poor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. She is physically well-built. She wears her black hair up in a very large beehive style do. This hazel eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. After months of barely getting by, Balifra managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, she made her way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Adventurer, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He is a mite stocky and is renowned for his bright pastel suits and hats. He has orange fur. His eyes are likewise copper.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Spear was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 1900 gp. Silver pearl (90 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Malachite (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. She wears her gray fur down. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. Recently she has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and she is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She likes to wear black tank tops with green skirt, and she perpetually has her sai ready. Her hair is white, silky, and of moderate length. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered singing. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Nogu fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 120 pp. 1 Minor magic item.