Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She usually wears her black robe and has her nunchaku always slung over her shoulder. Her wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Ermina 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 Ermina. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Architect

Voice: High pitched and raspy

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

Description: This woman stands a little under 5'3" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She wears her golden hair down. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with painting. She constantly tries to fill her life with painting. 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 son.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: Family, Attractive. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 300 gp. Moss agate (8 gp).

Description: This tall, slender woman wears a brown shirt with thin black vertical stripes and tan pants. Her hair is brown and very short. This amber eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: Griselda was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Griselda was born on a far eastern forest where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Carpenter. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Impulsive, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy chestnut stubble. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has a hunchback. His chestnut hair is thinning but still full. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady brown eyes.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Alex was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He worked as a nervous Knight and found it very stressful. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 300 gp.