Description: This malnourished woman is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her red hair, when down, is lengthy. Her green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

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 is very protective of her business, her home, and her spouse. She is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Althaea was born in the north. At a young age she loved to build and create. In her 19th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. Being a Interpreter kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Joker, Persistence. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He is a mite stocky and is renowned for his bright violet suits and hats. His red hair has been sun bleached extensively. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He 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. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He wears a tattered pair of loose grey pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He carries with him a set of sickles, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He has a very tight haircut. His skin is flawless and his amber eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Lance fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Attractive. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: This woman wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a monstrous two handed axe, but if one is not available she will default to her rapier. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. She wears a colorful flower in her cinnamon fur. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she has decided she is irredeemable

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Spy

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 240 gp. Amethyst (160 gp).

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a blue shirt with thin black vertical stripes and green pants. Her auburn hair is greasy and uncared for. She has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

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 moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Locksmith arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Her parents enrolled her in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that she could practice her martial talents. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 600 sp. Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: An older woman who wears a simple blue robe with grey stripes complete with hood, she is not a threatening figure. Her silver hair is long and unkept. Her green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. 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 Farmer, Vadania learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Like her father and her brother before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Farmer. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Job, Family. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: This man likes to wear ponchos typically of a light green in addition to tight pants. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on his left hand. His hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He got into the Ruler business at a young age. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He tends to his Ruler job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Ruler responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 20 pp.

Description: She wears a pastel vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her pastel boots flare out at the collars. She keeps her gray fur in a pixie cut. Her amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 59. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She was granted necromantic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Insane. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 300 gp. Solid gold idol (300 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears tan leather gloves, a tan jacket, and tight pants. He wears a small hat to cover his moderate length white hair. He has hazel eyes and a tan hat with a black feather.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. 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: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Soapmaker work with an outfit from a few towns over. Soapmaker work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Courier; and he wants to get laid

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.