Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright pastel and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She is an epitome of beauty. Her silver hair is wavy and long. Her eyes are likewise hazel. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She has all her life been fascinated with music.

History: Herleva was born in the north. At a young age she loved to build and create. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. 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: She has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic, Persistence. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Strong lisp

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

Description: This woman stands a little under 4'10" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. She has red hair. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage daughter.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Being born in the east, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the east for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way west. After a long history of fighting, Vicky and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and wants to raise her children well

Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Military, Slave. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 700 gp. Hematite (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With tan face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a tattered pair of loose grey pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His red hair is thinning but still full. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He worked as a nervous Spy and found it very stressful. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Spy responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: She is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly shields and hammers. Her hair is cut close to her head. She has gray eyes and a brown hat with a blue feather.

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. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her father's willingness to do anything to win. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She has decided she is irredeemable; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Cook

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 3000 sp. Hematite (6 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). White opal (1200 gp).