Description: She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her red hair is well kept. Her eyes are likewise gray. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: When she was but 6 years old her parents immigrated from the north. Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Mary grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Mary. She was granted arcane powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: A middle-aged man, he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep green leather and dull pastel iron scale mail, and is pretty ugly. His auburn hair is lengthy. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: Gerald is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He got into the Sage business at a young age. 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 inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 4 years.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 700 gp. Alexandrite (1000 gp). Citrine (20 gp).

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears just a yellow suit. His auburn hair is cut short. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered singing. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Posh accent

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

Description: An older woman who wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, she is not a threatening figure. Her long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Born to a Dilettante, her mother struggled to pay the bills. While she appears to be a normal Human, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

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

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 700 gp.