Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She is wearing a long, yellow cloak. Her black hair is matted, messy, and big. This gray eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She disdains her fellow southerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and doesn't want to be a bookbinder and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: Banded agate (13 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 a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized white coat. Her hair is black and very short. She has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: Ahlyssa speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Ahlyssa was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the west were limited. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Joker. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She prefers to wear flannel. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her hair is golden, silky, and of moderate length. This green eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Assassin arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. She has achieved small success as a Assassin.

Motivation: She has decided she is irredeemable; and seeks redemption

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 20000 cp. Sardonyx (30 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: She is a pot bellied western woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She is dressed in earthy colors with a red and blue handkerchief worn on her left side. Her white hair is thinning but still full. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Herleva was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Herleva liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She struck the Locksmith job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Flaws: Insane, Selfish. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Banded agate (9 gp).