Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: Vaina was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A gifted student she started as a Barber, but she got bored and became a Miner. She's also a talented Barber, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She is greedy; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Addict, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 400 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She has a missing left arm. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her chestnut hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her eyes are brown.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Selfish, Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 340 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'10" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He has a large white mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his yellow robe. His hair is long and black with streaks of blonde, and is pulled back with small white clips. His beard is blonde, braided, and well cared for. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Norûk was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor, Family. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: This man usually wears his black robe and has his scythe always slung over his shoulder. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His crest is silver and very short. His gold eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Criminal record, In love. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 27000 cp. 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her green robe. Her hair is black and curly. Her eyes are blue and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Riswynn has worked very hard to control her curse. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 300 pp. Solid gold idol (700 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (60 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp).