Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she wears a robe, a symbol of death around her neck, and a warhammer on her belt. Her red hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady violet eyes.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Military. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp).

Description: 6'2" and muscular, this eastern woman prefers to wear black clothing when she does not wear armor. Her long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines black.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Tieflings in the east were limited. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and she seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 8000 gp. 1 Major magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears pastel painted combat armor at almost all times, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He sports a flattop fur cut. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: Three was born with his mother's beautiful face. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: In love, Attractive. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 300 pp. Sardonyx (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Iolite (80 gp).

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 4'7" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears a brown cloak and cross-gartered violet stockings. Her hair is golden and curly. Her eyes are gray and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has worked as a Crown-heir like her father before her.

Motivation: She is content; and she is greedy

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Guardian, Rich, Job. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 6000 gp. White opal (1300 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp).

Description: She is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. She has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. She has done her best to style her brown hair to look like a famous performer. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Balifra isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Dwarven unity. She is a great chef.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her father. Because her father participated in the massacre of their homeland, orcs burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. She was preparing to flee to the north, but the outbreak of war prevented her and her mother from journeying north to reunite her family. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 6000 gp. Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 2'10" and muscular, this western man is typically in his Engraver uniform. He wears his golden hair up. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He tends to his Engraver job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he is greedy

Ideals: Athletic, Joker, Justice. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 300 pp. Black pearl (1100 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Jet (110 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. Her white hair is greasy and uncared for. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are white.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. 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: Born to a pair of adventurers, Shax grew up listening to her father's many stories. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Shax was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Expand her business; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Military, Job. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 5000 gp. Silver pearl (130 gp). Peridot (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.