Description: She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 4'9" when asserting herself. She keeps her red hair in a pixie cut. Her green eyes peer out from beneath her wide-brimmed violet hat.

Personality: Mara is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Mara was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. 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's also a talented Gardener, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Extrovert, Logical. Bonds: Mentor, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She wears a tight fitting brown shirt and pants. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her halberd, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a butterfly on it. She has styled her golden hair well, parting it to the left. She is baby faced.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: She was raised in a island tribe. Gillyd liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To settle down with her crush; and to be a bookbinder again

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Nature, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with yellow lining and desert motifs. His hair is short and red. His eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 17. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Fivin lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: To unite with his sister.

Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Her silver hair is cut short. She has hazel eyes.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Family. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. His chestnut hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the north. His first spouse was a Shoemaker, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Flaws: Disease, Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 280 gp.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He keeps his blonde hair in a flapper bob. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Assassin responsibilities is difficult; and expand his business

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He has wavy red hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He got into the Painter business at a young age. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Painter hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Painter responsibilities is difficult; and elven compassion

Ideals: Disciplined, Optimist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: This late middle aged man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time and is in decent physical shape. His crest is cut close to his head. 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 is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. To his fellows he 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: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. A gifted student he started as a Performer, but he got bored and became a Apothecary. He has achieved small success as a Apothecary.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Job. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 10 pp.

Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a red armored body suit, with a simple grey line shooting up and back down. He has brown hair. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Tomi was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Tomi decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. Being a Tanner kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 170 gp. Citrine (20 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). 1 Silk rope.