Description: This younger middle-aged woman has a large yellow mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her green robe, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She was taken from her home at a very young age. Some 9 years later her spouse died after the birth of her daughter. Heartbroken, Dara never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her daughter whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Philantrophist, Professionalism. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: In love, Slave. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 4000 sp. Solid gold idol (900 gp). Silver ewer (60 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. His eyes are likewise copper. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Assassin who has hired him part-time. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born in the south to a Assassin, Left-Handed learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Dyer. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: He's in love; and regain custody of his son

Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Adventurer, Job, Family. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He takes great joy in being the best Painter in town.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He became a Painter soon after.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and to unite with his sister

Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Job, Poor, Family, Guardian. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 700 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp).

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She is typically in her Cook uniform. Her black hair, when down, is lengthy. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Cook who has hired her part-time. Bendoo is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her brothers into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: Bendoo lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Cook responsibilities is difficult; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Has a crush, Family. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 10000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants and is in decent physical shape. His black hair is lengthy. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his top blue hat.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Being born in the south, 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 south 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. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family. Occupation: Server

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 1700 sp.