Description: 5'5" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She is wearing a long, blue, dusty cloak. Her brown hair is braided into rings. Her eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 45. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. 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 has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 100 gp. Malachite (7 gp). Obsidian (7 gp).

Description: This western man wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His clothes are grease stained in places. His hair is chestnut, silky, and of moderate length. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Gerard hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his poetry career. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Gerard was born with his mother's beautiful face. Gerard was born on a far western desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Laborer. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Revenge.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 4000 sp. Aquamarine (1400 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp).

Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His brown hair is long and unkept. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Disciplined, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor, Family. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has styled his chestnut hair well, parting it to the right. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Theodoric was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He moved out south to avoid the crime he committed. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and seeks redemption

Bonds: Criminal record, In love, Mentor, Rich, Family. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 500 gp. Obsidian (9 gp). Moss agate (9 gp).