Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears pastel robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a warhammer, but if one is not available she will default to her longsword. Her fur is cinnamon and curly. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. The war was a terrible time for her, and Shadow does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Guardian, Military. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 600 pp. Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp).

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 4'7" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her red fur is greasy and uncared for. Her green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

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. A true patriot, Sun would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Her necromantic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Military, Mentor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: 5'9" and muscular, this eastern woman wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her chestnut hair is lengthy. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Shoemaker for the past few years.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others.

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Slave, Mentor. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 80 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his grey robe. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His purple hair is still thick. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Iados lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a old dungeon. He would wander through that old dungeon and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Iados took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up rapier and armor he uses now. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son.

Flaws: Shy, Forgetful. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Nature. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a violet cloak and cross-gartered black stockings. He keeps his long blonde hair kept up in a rat tail. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 3000 gp. A silver and pearl hairclip (70 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (5000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver ewer (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy black stubble. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. He has a hunchback. He has wavy black hair. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He was granted martial powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 24000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he has a large yellow mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his grey robe. With a patchy blonde beard and wild blonde hair. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the south were limited. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.