Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her ceremonial dagger with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. Her long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. A true patriot, Vicky would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Vicky was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east.

Ideals: Persistence, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Mentor. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 3000 sp.

Description: This woman is wearing a tight black one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on her right hand. Her red hair is long and unkept. Her fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Like her mother and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Miner. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 500 gp. Peridot (70 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His white hair is thinning but still full. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born to a Architect, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered dancing. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Assassin for hire.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

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

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His long red hair reaches down to his waist. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his broad black hat.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 40000 cp. Jade (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Jet (40 gp). Malachite (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item.