Description: She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'1" when asserting herself. She has dyed her greying silver hair a little too much giving a sharp silver color. Her green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Carter profession.

History: She got into the Mercenary business at a young age. Through the years after Ahlyssa was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Ahlyssa's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. Recently the stress of being a Mercenary has made it difficult for her to sleep.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC; and wants a kiss

Flaws: Impulsive, Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: White pearl (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Star ruby (900 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and dresses like a well dressed Mercenary does. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. A gifted student he started as a Courier, but he got bored and became a Mercenary. He became a Mercenary soon after.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Poor. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 3000 sp. Moss agate (13 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Amber (90 gp).

Description: This woman is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her hair is chestnut, silky, and of moderate length. She has a dull look in her amber eyes.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Shepherd. She is an amazing painter.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. While she appears to be a normal Human, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Shepherd.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she prefers to wear tan clothing when she does not wear armor. Her long silver hair reaches down to her waist. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Ella abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Alexandrite (600 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp).