Description: This western woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her black hair is wavy and long. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Through the years after Shava was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Shava's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 370 gp. 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: The light-skinned woman stands 3'2" and is wearing a long, blue, dusty cloak. Her hair is black and curly. Her gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Slave Trader born in the past three hundred years. A friendly and beautiful Gnome, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: When she was but 6 years old her parents immigrated from the north. Her first spouse was a Hunter, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Slave Trader for the past few years.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and to prove her worth to the world

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He sports a flattop crest cut. His gold unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Azzakh was born with his father's beautiful face. A freak accident while working with his Miner father left him crippled. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 1000 cp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). 1 Chain shirt.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her hair is chestnut and very short. Her amber eyes peer out from beneath her broad grey hat.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Animal Trainer. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Adventurer, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 100 sp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.