Description: Standing 4'9", this woman wears dull blue sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed hammer, just in case. Her brown hair is thinning but still full. Her eyes are a pleasant green.

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 frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She was born into a rich family. Through the years after Phann was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Phann's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and she is greedy

Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: An older woman who wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with brown colored cloaks and clothing, she is not a threatening figure. Her head has been shaved. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: The woman has a huge range of feeling. She will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how she will be a better person from this day on. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly, Emotional, Hedonist, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 30 pp.

Description: This southern woman is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her clothes are grease stained in places. She is bald on top and has large blonde tufts of hair around her ears. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. After coming to the age of reason, Williamina took it upon herself to study the necromantic arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 140 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This fat western woman has a bulbous nose and wears a red costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on her torso. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. She has dyed her greying white hair a little too much giving a sharp white color. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is a Laborer first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

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

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 20 gp. Moonstone (40 gp).

Description: She has a large yellow mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her white robe. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. Her hair is brown and curly. Her eyes are violet.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She is obsessed with her god.

History: Born in the east her family was never financially stable. At a young age both her parents were killed in an accident. Her uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took her in and had her trained in basic self defense. She has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: She will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact.

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Religious, Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 500 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His hair is golden and very short. He has brown eyes.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Lance grew up listening to his mother's many stories. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Shepherd.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Criminal record, Job, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 2 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: This late middle aged woman is wearing a tight black one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape and is in decent physical shape. Her long purple hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: She is greedy; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Military, Guardian, Rich. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 20 pp. Jade (160 gp).

Description: Standing 6'10", this man wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He wears a colorful flower in his red fur. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. The war was a terrible time for him, and Jade does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Jade was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Mentor. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 200 sp. Pink pearl (40 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp).

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears a simple violet robe with black stripes complete with hood. His black hair is braided into rings. He has gray eyes.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Suhnae was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is content.

Ideals: Opinionated, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: Just what you see.