Description: This western woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears skinny pants and wears a violet and yellow robe with the hood down. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. 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 will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: She was born at the edge of vast plains. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. 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: Military, Nature. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 6000 sp.

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 an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her hair is red and curly. Her gray eyes peer out from beneath her wide-brimmed grey hat.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Spice Merchant but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: A powerful slaver made her what she is. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Spice Merchant. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Spice Merchant responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 500 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Jade (120 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Jasper (70 gp).

Description: She prefers to wear white clothing when she does not wear armor. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. She has dyed her greying auburn hair a little too much giving a sharp auburn color. Her eyes are gray.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Professionalism. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 400 gp. Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Fire opal (1000 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 5'7". He is dressed in earthy colors with a red and tan handkerchief worn on his left side. His hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.