Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 400 gp. Jade (110 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears a blue costume with the symbols of the sun god on her torso. Her blonde hair is cut short. This violet eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. Avice enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Avice was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

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

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He keeps his long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. 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: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He is content.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Insane, Mundane. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 3000 sp.

Description: A 5'4" southern man, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty pastel coat over it. His blonde hair is heavily combed to the right. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 400 gp.