Description: She wears suspenders and violet workpants. Her shirt is blue, and she wears a heavy violet leather apron most of the time. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. Her black hair is greasy and uncared for. Her brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: When she was but 6 years old her parents immigrated from the north. Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Isabella 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 Isabella. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

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

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 900 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp).

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a blue cloak and cross-gartered green stockings. Her hair is blonde and curly. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are blue.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. 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's looking for her big break; and she is greedy

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Depressed, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 3000 sp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp).

Description: She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. She is bald on top and has large red tufts of hair around her ears. Her fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She was born at the edge of vast mountains. When Merla reached her early adolescence her Halfling father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Military. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His black fur is smooth and relatively long. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Smoking was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Guardian, Mentor, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 10000 sp.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Dwarf, and stands approximately 4'0". She wears silk and lounges about seductively, and her gloved hand is found clutching a crossbow. She has slicked back silver hair. Her eyes are likewise green. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. 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: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Flaws: Mundane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 270 gp. Golden pearl (110 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp).