Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She has wavy white hair. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. A true patriot, Lavinia would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Masseuse arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. When Lavinia reached her early adolescence her Halfling mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Red garnet (110 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears a black wide-brimmed hat and black clothes. Her hair is black and curly. Her eyes are likewise silver. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Performer but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. Nemeia was born on a far southern plains where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Performer. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Pacifist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 3000 sp. A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her hair is short and golden. She has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Assassin arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. 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: She's in love; and she has money and likes to spend it

Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Has a crush, Religious. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 180 gp. Moonstone (20 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Yevelda was born the youngest of three triplets. She dropped out of school to support her sick mother, and resented it. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Gnomish compassion; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy, Racist. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: She wears a brown feathered hat and brown clothes. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her blonde hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: She was born at the edge of vast plains. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Elven artifacts is her passion; and revenge

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1800 sp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.