Description: This fat southern woman has a bulbous nose and is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her hair is silver and curly. Her violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. Her job bores her to no end. She has decided to make it more interesting.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. 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. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 2000 sp. Tourmaline (60 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Hematite (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His hair is blonde and very short. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He has a missing left arm. He is dressed in earthy colors with a white and yellow handkerchief worn on his left side. He keeps his long black hair kept up in a rat tail. His amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature sickle.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, In love, Military. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 200 gp. Blue quartz (9 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). 1 Full Plate. 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a white vest and prefers yellow and green shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His golden hair is greasy and uncared for. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Selfish. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 6000 sp.