Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a kukri, but if one is not available she will default to her longsword. She has black hair. Her eyes are likewise green.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Melissa was born on a far eastern island where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Servant. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 700 sp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Buckler. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she dresses in green turtlenecks beneath a blue coat with green slacks. Her red crest is still thick. Her skin is flawless and her red eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. Farideh enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Farideh was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. After coming to the age of reason, Farideh took it upon herself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She was granted psionic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She likes to wear brown tank tops with grey skirt. Her black fur is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. Her yellow eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: Lone lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered north to less war torn lands. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and regain custody of her daughter

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, PTSD. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 160 gp. Malachite (4 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Citrine (30 gp). 1 Masterwork Artisan’s tools.

Description: This eastern man wears violet trousers with grey and white striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His clothes are grease stained in places. He has wavy silver hair. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his top violet hat.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Aerdeth was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Bather hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he feels threatened by others

Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 250 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her hair is short and blonde. Her eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: She is a Marshal first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. After coming to the age of reason, Oriff took it upon herself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 3000 cp. Silver pearl (150 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears just a violet suit. His white hair and beard is wavy and long. His amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Randal has worked very hard to control his curse. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 350 gp.

Description: She is a husky woman, who is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She keeps her long black hair kept up in a rat tail. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her silver eyes.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the south. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She is greedy; and money/treasure

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Slave, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 20 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).

Description: She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. She is bald on top and has large silver tufts of hair around her ears. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

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 parents enrolled her in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that she could practice her druidic talents. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: She is a pot bellied western woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She hates brigands. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. 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 now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and a deep hatred of brigands

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 200 sp. Hematite (13 gp).