Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and violet, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She has wavy red hair. Her gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with painting. She constantly tries to fill her life with painting. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She got into the Animal Trainer business at a young age. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She has dedicated herself to building a better world.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 160 gp. 3 Smokesticks.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her hair is long and white with streaks of blonde, and is pulled back with small grey clips. Her half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She uses divination through singing.

History: She was born in the west. She always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. After a long history of fighting, Joan and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a brown costume with the symbols of the sun god on her torso. Her fur, while still mostly yellow, has prominent grey streaks. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep yellow.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: She was raised in a island tribe. 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 now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Flaws: Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 500 sp. Peridot (80 gp). 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. He wears his rusty crest down. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes brigands are coming to abduct people. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Gargax hails from a village terrorized by brigands. In his 13th year, his parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Gargax alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Server

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 800 sp.