Description: She wears bulky tan painted plate armor. She carries a battered monstrous two handed axe and tarnished shortspear as well. Her hair is long and black with streaks of blonde, and is pulled back with small tan clips. Her eyes are likewise green.

Personality: Luthra hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her singing career. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Guard work with an outfit from a few towns over. Guard work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Luthra fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Guard responsibilities is difficult; and to be a painter again

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Religious, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 500 sp. Rock crystal (40 gp).

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He likes to wear blue tank tops with grey pants. He has styled his black hair well, parting it to the right. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of freemasons.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Flaws: Secretive, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 30 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He wears his chestnut hair up. 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 considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. 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: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. 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 hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: He wears a blue costume with the symbols of the sun god on his torso. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His chestnut hair is cut short. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his violet eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 5000 cp. Smoky quartz (30 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This woman wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with grey colored cloaks and clothing. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on her right hand. Her hair is black and very short. This hazel eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. 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: 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. In her 17th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her father impaled in their home, and her mother 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. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Family, Military. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: An older woman who prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs, she is not a threatening figure. She has wavy blonde hair. Her ears are large.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She worked as a nervous Tanner and found it very stressful. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Tanner responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Slave, Job. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 5000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears dull tan sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed shield, just in case. Her hair is white, silky, and of moderate length. Her eyes are amber.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She worked as a nervous Hunter and found it very stressful. She tends to her Hunter job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Religious, Job. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 250 gp.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears professional attire. She keeps her chestnut hair in a pixie cut. Her eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: This woman loves music and to teach people music more than just about anything. A true patriot, Xanaphia would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Xanaphia hails from a village terrorized by brigands. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Italian accent

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

Description: He has a missing left arm. He is wearing a tight black one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His bronze crest is smooth and relatively long. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: Direcris was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 80 gp. 1 Average lock.