Description: This woman prefers to wear black clothing when she does not wear armor, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her head has been shaved. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. Some 5 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Egelina never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: In love, Family. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 500 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp).

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears long strands of jet and short white dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. She has no hair. This gray eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: When she was but 4 years old her parents immigrated from the north. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and to prove her worth to the world

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 20000 cp.

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 is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright yellow and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her tied-back hair is white. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady blue eyes.

Personality: She is a woman who does what she needs to. She will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Herleva 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 Herleva. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and she has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: This man is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and green handkerchief worn on his left side. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on his left hand. He sports a flattop hair cut. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. 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. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and expand his business

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Family, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 100 gp.