Description: She wears a black coat over a violet low-cut shirt, and a Stetson hat upon her head. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly bows and flails. Her brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her eyes are likewise blue. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Through the years after Joan was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Joan's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and seeks redemption

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Banded mail. 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Full Plate.

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears long strands of amethyst and short brown dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. She keeps her long red hair kept up in a rat tail. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: She comes from a rich western family. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and she has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day

Ideals: Pacifist, Logical. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her moppish brown hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Through the years after Emmeline was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Emmeline's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Emmeline and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He has a very tight haircut. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Diggory is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Extrovert, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.