Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her brown robe. Her black hair is unkempt and raggedy. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines gold.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She was born in a small desert village. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 400 sp. Jade (160 gp).

Description: She stands about 5'3" and dresses like a well dressed Engraver does. Her left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her long red hair reaches down to her waist. Her eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To be a Fletcher again.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 900 sp. Chalcedony (50 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This woman wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. She has wavy black hair. She has gleaming, smiling gold eyes.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. Pyra enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Pyra grew up listening to her father's many stories. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist, Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 80 gp. Golden pearl (40 gp).

Description: This tall, slender woman wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She has hazel eyes.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Murook was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk.

Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Mentor, In love. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 150 gp.