Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her hair is auburn and curly. She has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: She is a woman who does what she needs to. She will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. After coming to the age of reason, Joan took it upon herself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Healer for hire.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 600 gp. Black pearl (900 gp). Rose (70 gp).

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty white coat over it. His hair is white and curly. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Rolf hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. He always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. After a long history of fighting, Rolf and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and revenge

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 3000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears an entirely brown suit with blue socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her long red hair reaches down to her waist. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: Gifted from a young age, Ella studied abroad. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Human compassion.

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 300 gp. Eye agate (16 gp).

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His auburn hair is unkempt and raggedy. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Hunter hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his dancing career. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Gifted from a young age, Hunter studied abroad. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Hunter grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Hunter. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture.

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 400 gp.