Description: She wears a black costume with the symbols of strength on her torso, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 4'10" when asserting herself. Her tied-back hair is golden. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: Matilda was born in the south. At a young age she loved to build and create. 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 has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and she is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Philantrophist, Persistence. Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 800 gp. Alexandrite (1600 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Black star sapphire (1500 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His hair is blonde and curly. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

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 lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was born in the south. His parents enrolled him in a Paladin school at a young age so that he could practice his necromantic talents. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and balancing his hectic life and new sculptor responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She is wearing a long, red, dusty cloak. Her long blonde hair reaches down to her waist. Her green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. 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 grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Pacifist, Fighting. Flaws: Depressed, Mundane. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 400 gp. Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears tan robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a scimitar, but if one is not available she will default to her morningstar. She is bald on top and has large black tufts of hair around her ears. Her eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Guardian, Rich. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 10000 cp.