Description: This woman wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with red lining and desert motifs. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. With wild red hair. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. 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: A deep hatred of orcs; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Guardian, Military, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 130 gp. Blue quartz (16 gp).

Description: A 4'8" eastern woman, she wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her quarterstaff with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. She has gray fur. Her eyes are green.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Fragrant was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She worked as a nervous Cook and found it very stressful. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 50 gp. Chrysoberyl (60 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is dressed in earthy colors with a black and blue handkerchief worn on his right side. He has purple hair. His gold eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He takes great joy in being the best Cook in town.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Cook responsibilities is difficult; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Job, In love, Family. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 40 pp. Rose (30 gp).

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She dresses like a well dressed Barber does. Her hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She became a Barber soon after.

Motivation: To be a Masseuse again.

Ideals: Passionate, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: Just what you see.