Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her blue hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She has black eyes and a green hat with a grey feather.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 1100 sp.

Description: This tall, slender woman tends to wear a black poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her long silver crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her red eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of brigands may trigger it at times.

History: Farideh was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. In her 15th year, her parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Farideh alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and to be a doctor again

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Guardian, Enemies, Poor, Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1700 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp). White pearl (130 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp).

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He is dressed in earthy colors with a green and white handkerchief worn on his left side. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His crest is copper and curly. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was raised in a forest tribe. His martial abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Rich, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He has a blonde handlebar mustache and slicked back blonde hair. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp).

Description: This southern woman is abnormally tall. She dresses like a well dressed Sculptor does. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her brown fur is braided into rings. Her eyes are a pleasant yellow.

Personality: The woman has a huge range of feeling. She will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how she will be a better person from this day on. She is fiercely devoted to her mother, and views her mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-brother.

History: Gale was raised in a hard working conservative environment. 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: Doesn't want to be a Sculptor and was forced into it by her family.

Flaws: Emotional. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Family, Rich. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 2000 gp. Jasper (80 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a black vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His tan leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his black boots flare out at the collars. His black hair is unkempt and raggedy. He is baby faced.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge.

Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 1000 sp. 2 Antitoxin.

Description: He is wearing a long, black cloak, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'7" when asserting himself. His purple hair is greasy and uncared for. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Mormo was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.