Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her silver hair is greasy and uncared for. She has brown eyes and a brown hat with a tan feather.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: The child of a Laborer, who enjoyed hunting, Helja was taken on many hunting expeditions. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and to reunite with her absent mother

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 600 sp. Pink pearl (80 gp). 1 Chain shirt.

Description: This late middle aged woman prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs and is in decent physical shape. Her brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her brown eyes.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: She was born in the west. 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: Money/treasure; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Sensitive, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She wears white painted combat armor at almost all times. She sports auburn long hair. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: Gaaki was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Expert, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Expert in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She found a children's book about a Half-Orc Expert 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 spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She wants to get laid; and to settle down with her crush

Ideals: Passionate. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: Red-brown spinel (60 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a worn and beaten armor. Sporting a silver mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

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

Ideals: Disciplined, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 140 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp).