Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She is dressed in a clean blue cloak covering her clean studded leather. Her brown hair is heavily combed to the left. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are brown.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Ermina was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Military. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 4000 sp.

Description: He is dressed in earthy colors with a white and grey handkerchief worn on his right side, and carries quarterstaffs. His long red hair reaches down to his waist. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was born in the west. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Guardian, Family. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 200 gp. Smoky quartz (80 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Zircon (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She prefers to wear violet pants and tee shirts. She keeps her blonde hair in a pixie cut. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Agnes is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. In her 13th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Depressed, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 2 Holy water. 8 Acid flasks.

Description: He wears long strands of amber and short red dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'10" when asserting himself. His golden hair is still thick. He has green eyes and a red hat with a black feather.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the west. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is content; and expand his business

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 500 gp. Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp).