Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her auburn hair is lengthy. She has a dull look in her violet eyes.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. The war was a terrible time for her, and Joan does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Her martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Her parents enrolled her in a Paladin school at a young age so that she could practice her martial talents. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 90 pp. Amber (160 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his hand crossbow, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. His black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes are blue.

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. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Rich, Family. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 600 gp. Moonstone (60 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She prefers to wear tan pants and tee shirts. She carries with her a set of whips on her belt, each one with a opal on the hilt. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: She got into the Spice Merchant business at a young age. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Spice Merchant for hire.

Motivation: To be a Spy again; and balancing her hectic life and new spice merchant responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Selfish, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 100 gp. Onyx (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp).

Description: This tall, slender woman is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright yellow and pastel, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her brown hair is singed and shortened. Her eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. When Hadwisa reached her early adolescence her Human mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. 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: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.