Description: This slender woman stands about 5'3". She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her black hair is heavily combed to the right. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. 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. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ida fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Masseuse and was forced into it by her family; and regain custody of her daughter

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Terse, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 600 gp. Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Red garnet (100 gp).

Description: She stands about 4'10" and wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. She has moderate length blonde hair. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. She has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 200 gp. Alexandrite (600 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears just a black suit. She wears a Stetson hat to cover her moderate length red hair. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. In her 12th year, her parents were killed by a goblins raid, leaving Heather alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She tends to her Beggar job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Job, Military, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 300 gp. Peridot (40 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). White opal (1500 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He got into the Stylist business at a young age. He worked as a nervous Stylist and found it very stressful. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Job, Religious. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.