Description: This slender woman stands about 4'11". She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep grey leather and dull black iron scale mail. Her hair is black and curly. Her eyes are brown and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born in the east to a Spice Merchant, Griselda learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Fearful, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 1500 sp.

Description: This woman has a large red mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her tan robe, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with poetry. She constantly tries to fill her life with poetry. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: She was born into a rich family. She found a children's book about a Halfling Bard who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and to prove her worth to the world

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy brown stubble. She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a violet coat. She has a hunchback. Her long brown hair reaches down to her waist. This violet eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Avelina was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Avelina 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To end her boredom.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 40 gp. 1 Magnifying glass.

Description: This slender man stands about 3'11". He wears dull grey sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed spear, just in case. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving A true patriot, Baern would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered poetry. He has never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Religious. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 150 gp.