Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears a robe, a symbol of death around her neck, and a quarterstaff on her belt. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Ella speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. 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. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break.

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: A 5'8" western man, he dresses well, wearing black shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. 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: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Flaws: Addict, Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Religious. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A 4'8" western woman, she dresses like a well dressed Mercenary does. She has wavy red hair. Her eyes are hazel.

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. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: She is a Jackalwere in disguise. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Mercenary work with an outfit from a few towns over. Mercenary work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and balancing her hectic life and new mercenary responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Selfish, Fearful, Insane. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: This malnourished woman wears a red feathered hat and red clothes. Her red hair is knotted and matted. 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 speaks before she thinks and is too direct. A true patriot, Adelaide would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Adelaide was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Marshal hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Military, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 400 gp. Chrysoberyl (110 gp). 1 Average lock. 1 Spyglass. 1 Small steel mirror.