Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, she prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady blue eyes.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she is greedy

Ideals: Disciplined, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 500 gp. Azurite (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, brown shirt, and grey tie. He has a long blonde beard with little hanging trinkets. His skin is flawless and his green eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is mildly Human supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Flaws: Racist, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Standing 5'10", this woman is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright violet and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She wears a deerstalker hat to cover her moderate length auburn hair. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Ermina wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Paladin, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She took after her mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, her mother taught her to defend herself. When her mother died while fighting goblins, the young Ermina began to lead the lost caravan. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She has decided she is irredeemable; and money/treasure

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Military, Enemies, Criminal record. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 300 gp. Aquamarine (500 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is wearing a long, grey cloak. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He has wavy silver hair. His gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: Born in the north to a Spy, Nicholas learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 14 years.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Sensitive. Bonds: Job, Military, Family. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.