Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears a brown cloak and cross-gartered pastel stockings. Her head has been shaved. Her violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1700 gp. Sard (80 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Jade (100 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Sard (80 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with black colored cloaks and clothing. Her gold crest is matted, messy, and big. She has red eyes.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family 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. After months of barely getting by, Zykroff managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, she made her way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp).

Description: This woman is wearing a long, brown cloak, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She wears a Stetson hat to cover her moderate length yellow fur. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. Recently she has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: She is a bit of a kleptomaniac.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Addict, Disease. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 1800 sp. 1 Backpack.

Description: She has the majority of her body covered in plate. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her eyes are silver and catlike.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. 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 feels threatened by others; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Flaws: Depressed, Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 50000 cp. Jasper (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. He is physically well-built. His chestnut hair is knotted and matted. His gold eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Thamuz lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: In love, Family, Religious. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 800 gp.