Description: This southern woman is abnormally tall. She usually wears her black robe and has her hand crossbow always slung over her shoulder. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her gold eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. She also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. Manea was a troubled youth. She spent her days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent her evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Manea decided she wanted neither the life of her father nor that of the evil petty criminals she associated with. During her early adolescence, she took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. Being a Painter 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: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and she is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, In love, Criminal record. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 3 Smokesticks.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy white stubble. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He has a hunchback. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He takes great joy in being the best Bookbinder in town.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Bookbinder for hire.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 700 pp. Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a grey coat. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. She is bald on top and has large blonde tufts of hair around her ears. Her violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: To protect her home.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Guardian, Religious. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 180 gp. 2 Thunderstones.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 4'10" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She is dressed in a clean grey cloak covering her clean studded leather. Her silver hair is wavy and long. Her ears are large.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to be a beggar again

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 40 pp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Good lock.