Description: The light-skinned woman stands 5'10" and is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her long blonde hair reaches down to her waist. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: While she is on the job, she is grim and serious. She understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Matilda was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Sailor. She struck the Sailor job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Sailor and was forced into it by her family; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Job, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 700 gp. Violet garnet (1000 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). 1 Buckler.

Description: This late middle aged man wears rags and sports a simple walking cane and is in decent physical shape. His auburn hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Cory grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He found a children's book about a Human Paladin who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease, Greedy, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 2000 sp. A delicate brass dragon egg (80 gp).

Description: She wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her golden hair is still thick. Her violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: She was raised in a plains tribe. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. 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 passion for adventuring and risk; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 40 pp. Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Amber (60 gp). Malachite (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep white leather and dull green iron scale mail. He has a golden handlebar mustache and slicked back golden hair. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. 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: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting, Impeccable. Bonds: In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 500 gp.