Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she tends to wear a large brown jacket. She has done her best to style her white hair to look like a famous performer. 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 swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. The war was a terrible time for her, and Ella does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Merchant arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Insomniac, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a grey coat. Her hair is silver, silky, and of moderate length. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Aline was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. A freak accident while working with her Blacksmith father left her crippled. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 30 pp. 1 Good lock. 1 Masterwork manacles.

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. She is an epitome of beauty. Her long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. At a young age both her parents were killed in an accident. Her uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took her in and had her trained in basic self defense. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

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

Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 5000 sp. Sard (70 gp).

Description: This light-skinned male wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His hair is blonde and very short. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. 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 has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Jeweler again; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 300 gp.