Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her auburn hair is thinning but still full. Her fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her singing with anyone who is interested.

History: She was born in the south. Being born in the south, 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 south 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 east. Recently she has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and regain custody of her daughter

Ideals: Persistence, Artistic. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 3000 sp.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears skinny pants and wears a brown and black robe with the hood down. Her hair is cut close to her head. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: This woman loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. 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. She has never given up on her painting dream.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Dyer responsibilities is difficult; and expand her business

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Jade (110 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Sard (60 gp).

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy red stubble. He wears a blue vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His tan leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his blue boots flare out at the collars. He has a hunchback. He has styled his red hair well, parting it to the right. His eyes are amber.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things.

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Enemies, Poor, Nature. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 800 gp. Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears silk and lounges about seductively. She wears her white hair up in a very large beehive style do. She has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and money/treasure

Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Slave. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 700 gp.