Description: This western woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her auburn hair is cut short. She has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Shamil's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. Being a Seamstress kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Ideals: Impeccable, Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His silver crest is unkempt and raggedy. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 8000 sp.

Description: This woman is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Mercenary. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on her right hand. She keeps her long dark red hair kept up in a rat tail. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are silver.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. Like her mother and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Mercenary. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp).

Description: This man wears many layers of old clothing at all times, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His auburn hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This woman stands a little under 5'4" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears a yellow vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her blue leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her yellow boots flare out at the collars. She has done her best to style her brown hair to look like a famous performer. Her fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and money/treasure

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich, In love. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 2000 sp. Hematite (7 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 3'0" eastern woman, she has a large blue mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her white robe. She keeps her long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Cook arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Like her father and her brother before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Cook. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Cook.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and to be a servant again

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Selfish, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 100 sp. Freshwater pearl (7 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears tan leather gloves, a tan jacket, and tight pants. His brown hair is heavily combed to the right. He wears large thick round spectacles.

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 believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Like his mother and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Priest. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Roondar fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 30 pp.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He likes to wear brown tank tops with black pants. His fur is cinnamon and very short. His copper eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Mundane. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

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 many layers of old clothing at all times. She wears her cinnamon fur up. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 80. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She is obsessed with her god.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Her parents enrolled her in a Wizard school at a young age so that she could practice her druidic talents. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 230 pp. Violet garnet (1000 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Rose (80 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp).