Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears a black collared shirt and tan skirt. She accessorizes with a black scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. Her red crest has been sun bleached extensively. Her red eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: While she is on the job, she is grim and serious. She understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. 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. Being a Courier kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

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

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 170 pp. A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her brass crest, when down, is lengthy. Her eyes are red and beady.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She is an amazing painter.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. 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: Money/treasure; and retire the richest woman in the south

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 1800 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears white trousers with tan and brown striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. She has slicked back white hair. Her eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Her divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She always admired divine-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and retire the richest woman in the west

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 2000 cp. Golden pearl (160 gp).

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He tends to wear a brown poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He keeps his white fur in a pixie cut. This amber eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. A freak accident while working with his Weaver mother left him crippled. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and to protect his home

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Guardian, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 11000 sp.

Description: With red face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is well dressed, constantly wearing a green suit, violet shirt, and red tie. His purple hair is still thick. His white eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Mantus was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. In the meantime he has taken over work as a Spy and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: Many giants want him driven away; and to be a architect again

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 200 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp).