Description: This dark-skinned female has a large white mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her black robe. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. She has shaved her head bald. Her brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is a Performer first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. As she has aged she has sought to do reparations for her actions as a youth. She is also making sure that her compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: She was born in a small forest village. Joan was a troubled youth. She spent her days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent her evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Joan decided she wanted neither the life of her mother nor that of the evil petty criminals she associated with. During her early adolescence, she took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and to be a mortician again

Ideals: Justice, Persistence. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman wears a fancy black dress. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on her right hand. She has shaved her head bald. She has brown eyes and a black hat with a green feather.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: She was born in a small forest village. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. After months of barely getting by, Vicky managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, she made her way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Criminal record, Nature, Slave. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 100 pp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). 2 Acid flasks. 1 Tanglefoot bags. 4 Thunderstones.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy auburn stubble. She wears baggy grey pantaloons and a tan scarf. She has a hunchback. She has no hair. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady brown eyes.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. Her job bores her to no end. She has decided to make it more interesting.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Galiena grew up listening to her mother's many stories. In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and she's looking for her big break

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 400 gp. Rock crystal (30 gp).

Description: This man wears dark leathers with embroidery. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He sports a long silver beard, and similarly colored long hair. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. 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: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Some 8 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Adelard never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease. Bonds: In love, Rich. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 2000 sp. Bloodstone (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp).