Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. Her moppish golden hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

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. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Sage arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 100 pp.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a green collared shirt and brown pants. He accessorizes with a black scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt, and is pretty ugly. His long gold crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. 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 can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. His parents enrolled him in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that he could practice his druidic talents. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Gifted, Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 390 gp.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She dresses well, wearing tan shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage son.

History: Rinn was born with her mother's beautiful face. Her first spouse was a Farmer, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion.

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).

Description: She prefers to wear grey pants and tee shirts. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Human in existence. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Her psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and to prove her worth to the world

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 800 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing yellow cape and mantle trimmed with soft white waves gently in the breeze. Her golden hair is cut short. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. 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: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Vadania was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Revenge; and she wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: 6'3" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears long strands of emerald and short brown dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her long brown fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Born in the west to a Courier, Elegant learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She became a Courier soon after.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and expand her business

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Military, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 400 sp. Deep blue spinel (200 gp).

Description: 4'11" and muscular, this eastern woman wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. Her red hair is braided into rings. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. A true patriot, Herleva would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

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 was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Bonds: Military, Poor. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She wears a tan coat over a green low-cut shirt, and a wide-brimmed hat upon her head. She carries with her a set of hand crossbows, each one with a topaz on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. She has a long blonde ponytail with little hanging trinkets. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. 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: Her necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Navigator work with an outfit from a few towns over. Navigator work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. Recently the stress of being a Navigator has made it difficult for her to sleep.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Navigator responsibilities is difficult; and obtaining odd cultural tiefling artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 300 gp. Rose (40 gp). 3 Smokesticks. 1 Everburning torch. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She likes to wear brown tank tops with white skirt. She keeps her long brown fur kept up in a rat tail. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. Beast is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her brothers into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

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 psionic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and to unite with her brother

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Rich, Job. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: Sard (70 gp).