Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she prefers to wear flannel. Her red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her father's willingness to do anything to win. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and she possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears just a brown suit. He wears his silver hair up in a very large beehive style do. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Geoffrey hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He disdains his fellow easterners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. 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 moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: Jade (110 gp). Banded agate (7 gp).

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears just a yellow suit. Her white hair is singed and shortened. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: Elizabeth hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats.

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 700 gp. Peridot (80 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He wears his auburn hair up in a very large beehive style do. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. Thomas is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Born in the north to a Spy, Thomas learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Spy.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Joker, Impeccable. Bonds: Family, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.