Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. She wears a tan shirt, with a grey mid length skirt with grey tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them, marred by chocolates. Her red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. The occasional robbery is her preferred attention getting crime, but she mainly uses her means for meeting her own perverse desires.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Oriel was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. Being a Painter kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: She will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 400 gp. Smoky quartz (50 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Coral (130 gp).

Description: She is a physically imposing light-skinned woman. She wears a white vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her violet leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her white boots flare out at the collars. Her hair is short and golden. She has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She got into the Bather business at a young age. When Joan reached her early adolescence her Human mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She's also a talented Cook, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her hair is cut close to her head. She has blue eyes.

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 has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Ida was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Being born in the west, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the west for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way north. Being a Architect kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son.

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record, Job, Family. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 700 gp. Deep blue spinel (1000 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He keeps his golden hair in a pixie cut. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His childhood dream was to be a Scribe, but he was a colossal failure. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Herbalist for the past few years.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Pacifist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 700 gp. Chalcedony (50 gp). Citrine (50 gp).