Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he has the majority of his body covered in plate. His hair is short and red. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. In his 13th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Impeccable, Professionalism. Flaws: Mundane, Fearful. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 2000 sp. Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. She carries a battered longsword and tarnished rapier as well. Her red hair is cut short. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her amber eyes.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Her first spouse was a Merchant, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Family, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 100 gp. Iolite (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her eyes are blue.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her mother's willingness to do anything to win. 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: Retire the richest woman in the west; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She is dressed in earthy colors with a black and pastel handkerchief worn on her left side. Her chestnut hair is singed and shortened. Her brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with music. She constantly tries to fill her life with music. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Spy they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Junk Dealer, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and regain custody of her daughter

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Disease. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 40000 cp. Obsidian (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). 1 Healer’s kit. 1 Crowbar. 1 Climber’s kit. 1 Masterwork Artisan’s tools.