Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She wears suspenders and black workpants. Her shirt is yellow, and she wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time. She wears her golden hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: The child of eastern immigrants she idolized her mother. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature sickle.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends.

Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 400 pp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, she wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized tan coat. Her hair is cut close to her head. This blue eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Hatae lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Through the years after Hatae was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Hatae's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and regain custody of her daughter

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Sard (50 gp). White opal (400 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Fire opal (400 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He has styled his chestnut hair well, parting it to the left. His red eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

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. The war was a terrible time for him, and Merihim does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He got into the Masseuse business at a young age. Merihim liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Masseuse for hire.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military, Job, Nature. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 1400 pp. Banded agate (9 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Jade (150 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She prefers to wear tan pants and tee shirts. With bright auburn hair. Her brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Gifted from a young age, Meena studied abroad. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Body Guard work with an outfit from a few towns over. Body Guard work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She was granted psionic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and expand her business

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 3000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (80 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).

Description: He is a husky man, who prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He sports a flattop hair cut. His hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. 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: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 6000 gp. Pink pearl (130 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Rose (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp).

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she tends to wear a large black jacket. Her tied-back hair is red. Her eyes are green and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Emen grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature mace.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she's looking for her big break

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 21000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her shield with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. Her blue hair has been sun bleached extensively. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She is a great chef.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Slave. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 1900 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.