Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. With bright blonde hair. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 13. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Jacoba was born with her father's beautiful face. She became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and she has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp).

Description: He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his halberd, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. His chestnut hair is heavily combed to the right. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Carter. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Philantrophist. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 3000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His chestnut hair is knotted and matted. His blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. He refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: 5'3" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She is dressed in earthy colors with a blue and black handkerchief worn on her left side. Her chestnut hair is braided into rings. Her violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. At some point she was captured by giants and was tortured. After several years of this she finally managed to escape. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Carpenter for hire.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Slave, Job. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 100 gp. Black pearl (1300 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp).