Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She very much looks the part of a Masseuse. Her red hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. 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 the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and to protect her home

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Guardian, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 1100 pp. Blue quartz (15 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Jade (90 gp). Sard (60 gp). Rose (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His brown fur is heavily combed to the right. His copper 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 a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Shifting was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A gifted student he started as a Servant, but he got bored and became a Blacksmith. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Family, Rich. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1800 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a green coat. His red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: Balam speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the east. 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 left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1000 pp. Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She prefers to wear white clothing when she does not wear armor, and carries whips. Her red hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: The child of eastern immigrants she idolized her father. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: A deep hatred of brigands; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Golden pearl (120 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Amber (120 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Jade (120 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older woman who wears professional attire, she is not a threatening figure. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She was raised in a plains tribe. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and to prove her worth to the world

Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Silver ewer (60 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 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: A plain young-adult man, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has moderate length dark red hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He has all his life been fascinated with painting.

History: Born to a Tanner, his father struggled to pay the bills. His father worked until he suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. He had to support his now crippled father and took his father's old job. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and doesn't want to be a bather and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 3700 pp. A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (70 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (70 gp). Silver ewer (70 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). 1 Major magic item. 1 Major magic item. 1 Major magic item.

Description: She has the majority of her body covered in plate. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her black hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her eyes are amber and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: This woman loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. 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: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and retire the richest woman in the south

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 12000 gp. Violet garnet (1100 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Jet (80 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Rose (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Jet (80 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Onyx (60 gp).