Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 4'10" and wears professional attire. Her hair is short and golden. Her fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She refers to her adoptive father for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. 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 has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: She has decided she is irredeemable.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 40000 cp. Emerald (1500 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman likes to wear white tank tops with red skirt, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her hair is brown and curly. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Maynild hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her music career. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Maynild was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her mother's willingness to do anything to win. Recently she has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she has decided she is irredeemable

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: In love, Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 300 gp. Obsidian (9 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp).

Description: This malnourished man 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. His chestnut hair and beard is wavy and long. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: John was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Paladin, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Paladin in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Spice Merchant for the past few years.

Motivation: Expand his business; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Job, In love. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 100 gp. Blue star sapphire (400 gp). White opal (400 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents, and carries rapiers. His brown hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Roland was born with his father's beautiful face. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Banker

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.