Description: This tall, slender woman wears dull blue sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed dagger, just in case. Her hair is red and curly. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She hates orcs. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Gifted from a young age, Althaea studied abroad. At a young age both her parents were killed in an accident. Her uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took her in and had her trained in basic self defense. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and she will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Enemies, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: She wears a robe, a symbol of luck around her neck, and a shortbow on her belt. She carries with her a set of shortbows, each one with a topaz on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her red hair, when down, is lengthy. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: Born to a Spy, her father struggled to pay the bills. Her parents were killed by brigands in a raid when she was still a young child. The brigands captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Thiala fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: This woman stands a little under 5'6" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears a grey shirt, with a black mid length skirt with black tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. She wears her chestnut hair down. Her eyes are likewise blue. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Bather but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Oriel has worked very hard to control her curse. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To unite with her brother; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Pacifist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is wearing a long, white cloak. His white hair is still thick. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He takes great joy in being the best Body Guard in town.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Body Guard arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His arcane abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Body Guard for hire.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and revenge

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'6". He wears professional attire. His moppish golden hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 9. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He uses divination through singing.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Military. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp).

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, he wears baggy red pantaloons and a tan scarf. He has a very tight haircut. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady green eyes.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. 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: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Ugly, Cynical. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 110 gp. 1 Thunderstones.

Description: He likes to wear pastel tank tops with black pants. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His fur is cut close to his head. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with dancing. He constantly tries to fill his life with dancing. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. A gifted student he started as a Spice Merchant, but he got bored and became a Doctor. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to be a spice merchant again

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Military, Job, Rich, Family. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 4000 sp. Red-brown spinel (160 gp).

Description: She is renowned for her bright black dresses and hats. She has moderate length silver crest. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is a Jeweler first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Born in the south to a Jeweler, Nuthra learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and to reunite with her absent mother

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Nature, In love, Family. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. With bright red hair and a scraggly beard. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He takes great joy in being the best Barkeep in town.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. When William reached his early adolescence his Human father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He has achieved small success as a Barkeep.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Military. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 5000 cp.