Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears bulky green painted plate armor. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her eyes are black and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Damaia lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Like her father and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Engraver. She has dedicated herself to building a better world.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Family, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 900 pp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp).

Description: With grey face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His white hair is smooth and relatively long. His brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of brigands may trigger it at times.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. 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 remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Enemies, Military, Family. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 5000 cp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. She has styled her black hair well, parting it to the right. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: Solid gold idol (400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. She carries a battered pickaxe and tarnished kukri as well. She has dyed her greying auburn hair a little too much giving a sharp auburn color. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She hates brigands. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. 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. Gillyd fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She wants revenge against brigands.

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 30 pp.

Description: This woman stands a little under 3'1" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears a tan cloak and cross-gartered red stockings. Her white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. Her job bores her to no end. She has decided to make it more interesting.

History: Nyx was born in the west. At a young age she loved to build and create. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: 6'4" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with top hat. She wears her red fur up. This amber eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Herbalist profession.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Layabout for the past few years.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Layabout responsibilities is difficult; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Banded mail.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a robe, a symbol of strength around his neck, and a scimitar on his belt. His purple hair is thinning but still full. His black eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Actor arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. 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 wants to meet his childhood hero; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: Tourmaline (110 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Banded agate (7 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears black painted combat armor at almost all times. His copper crest is braided into rings. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

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 always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Assassin business.

History: He was born into a rich family. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She tends to wear a large grey jacket. Her hair is silver and curly. Her brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Sailor arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Being born in the south, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the south for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way east. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.