Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her hair is cut close to her head. She has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: White opal (900 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. With bright silver hair. Her eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Melissa was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Spice Merchant for hire.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and expand her business

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Military, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: Rose (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp).

Description: She has a missing right leg. She is dressed in a clean black cloak covering her clean studded leather. Her blonde hair is wavy and long. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Carpenter business.

History: Jacoba lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. She found several beat up suits of armor and, cannibalizing spare parts, she put together a working one.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well.

Ideals: Impeccable, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 6'3" and prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His head has been shaved. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Patrick embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. When triggered he is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.