Description: This late middle aged woman wears many layers of old clothing at all times and is in decent physical shape. She has golden hair. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Crown-heir but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: She was born in the south. Her mother was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Professionalism, Pacifist, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 2000 sp. Black pearl (700 gp).

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her golden hair is still thick. Her brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

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. To her fellows she 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: She was raised in a mountains tribe. She became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help; and many dire rats want her driven away

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Assassin

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

Possessions: 10000 cp.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 6'1" and usually wears his tan robe and has his rapier always slung over his shoulder. He has shaved his head bald. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

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 takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He got into the Carpenter business at a young age. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and expand his business

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 500 gp. Jade (40 gp). Sard (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a grey tunic with yellow highlights, and long red pants that bunch up around her shoes. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover her moderate length red hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. 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: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To protect her home; and she is greedy

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Rich. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 500 gp.