Description: This western woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty blue coat over it. Her brown hair, when down, is lengthy. Her gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: The child of a Marshal, who enjoyed hunting, Oda was taken on many hunting expeditions. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she is greedy

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Rich. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. She has done her best to style her brass crest to look like a famous performer. Her eyes are red and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. 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 currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out.

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: Slave, Rich. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: With red face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she is typically in her Masseuse uniform. She wears a colorful flower in her brown hair. She has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Her parents enrolled her in a Bard school at a young age so that she could practice her necromantic talents. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Masseuse responsibilities is difficult; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Cynical, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Attractive. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She is dressed in an above average manner. Her moppish blonde hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her skin is flawless and her violet eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 260 gp.