Description: She has a missing right arm. She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide her balding. She has violet eyes and a brown hat with a white feather.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Artin's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Artin was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Mentor. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 90 gp. Jade (130 gp).

Description: She wears a red armored body suit, with a simple green line shooting up and back down. She carries a battered sickle and tarnished whip as well. She wears her brown hair down. Her amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: The woman has a huge range of feeling. She will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how she will be a better person from this day on. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Chenna was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Chenna fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Emotional. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: Azurite (7 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a tight fitting green shirt and pants. Her white hair has been sun bleached extensively. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Manea was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Being born in the north, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the north for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way east. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Weaver for hire.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Optimist, Joker. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 2000 cp. 1 Masterwork manacles.

Description: She is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, tan shirt, and black tie. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her eyes are likewise hazel. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Shautha grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Shautha. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Many dire rats want her driven away; and she will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 20 gp.