Description: She wears a fancy black dress. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her bastard sword, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a cross on it. She wears a colorful flower in her golden hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: While she is on the job, she is grim and serious. She understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 10000 cp. Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an average looking southern female in her early mid-life. She wears just a red suit. Her moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. She has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has achieved small success as a Guard.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and to prove her worth to the world

Flaws: Impulsive, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 500 gp. Bloodstone (40 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. She has slicked back golden hair. Her brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: Alice lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her father was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and regain custody of her son

Ideals: Philantrophist, Persistence. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: This western woman is abnormally tall. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her head has been shaved. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Cecily was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: To unite with her brother; and money/treasure

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 600 gp.