Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she dresses well, wearing black shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. Her white hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. She has a dull look in her amber eyes.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Healer arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Through the years after Heather was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Heather's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. 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: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 500 gp. Jasper (50 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he usually wears his green robe and has his scythe always slung over his shoulder. His auburn hair is unkempt and raggedy. His violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Gilbert was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Carpenter hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To end his boredom.

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Military, Mentor. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Aquamarine (700 gp). Rose (20 gp).

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. Her black hair is heavily combed to the left. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Butcher who has hired her part-time. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: The child of western immigrants she idolized her father. A gifted student she started as a Spy, but she got bored and became a Butcher. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Bonds: Immigrant, Has a crush, Adventurer, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 200 gp. Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Emerald (900 gp).

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. She wears long strands of amethyst and short brown dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her chestnut hair is still thick. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she is greedy

Ideals: Pacifist, Professionalism. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Immigrant. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.