Description: An older woman who wears grey leather gloves, a grey jacket, and tight pants, she is not a threatening figure. She has styled her chestnut hair well, parting it to the right. She has a dull look in her hazel eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Mardred enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Mardred was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered painting. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: She stands about 5'0" and tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her chestnut hair is smooth and relatively long. Her brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

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. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her mother's willingness to do anything to win. She struck the Ruler job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Ruler responsibilities is difficult; and she wants revenge against brigands

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 200 pp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears long strands of emerald and short green dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. She is physically well-built. She keeps her long brown hair kept up in a rat tail. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Hecat is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Hecat was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 14000 cp.

Description: She wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. Her green crest is greasy and uncared for. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady gold eyes.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Hillanot's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 2200 gp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp).

Description: He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He carries a battered hammer and tarnished bow as well. His brown fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 2 years.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: Aquamarine (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.