Description: This western woman is abnormally tall. She wears an entirely black suit with white socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. Her half smiles and red eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: When she was but 5 years old her parents immigrated from the west. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Tieflings became a terror of the countryside. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Joker, Professionalism, Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 70000 cp. Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Jet (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). White pearl (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her whip with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her silver crest is matted, messy, and big. Her red eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her poetry with anyone who is interested.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and doesn't want to be a spy and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He prefers to wear flannel. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He has dyed his greying brown fur a little too much giving a sharp brown color. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his green eyes.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Dagger was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and to prove his worth to the world

Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 100 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Coral (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and dresses in violet turtlenecks beneath a green coat with blue slacks. His auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His ears are large.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Shane isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Half-Elven unity. He is a great chef.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his scimitar with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Optimist, Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 40 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.