Description: This woman stands a little under 6'0" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. Her blonde hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. 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 raised in a plains tribe. Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Mary 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 Mary. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: She is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: Onyx (20 gp).

Description: This northern man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His clothes are grease stained in places. His hair is black and very short. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: Charles hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his poetry career. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 500 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (170 gp). 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork Light steel shield.

Description: This malnourished woman wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with green colored cloaks and clothing. Her blonde hair is heavily combed to the left. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. She has never given up on her singing dream.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Poor, Religious, In love. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: Pink pearl (130 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her red hair is braided into rings. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. A true patriot, Isabella would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Isabella was born the youngest of three triplets. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Military, Family. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). 1 Half-Plate.