Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a pastel coat with white slacks. Her hair is white and very short. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving She has all her life been fascinated with painting.

History: When she was but 5 years old her parents immigrated from the north. In her 10th year, her parents were killed by a goblins raid, leaving Maynild alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and many goblins want her driven away

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 150 gp. Amber (140 gp).

Description: She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat, and carries daggers. Her red hair is matted, messy, and big. She has green eyes and a white hat with a violet feather.

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. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 140 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior, and is pretty ugly. She has done her best to style her blue crest to look like a famous performer. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with painting. She constantly tries to fill her life with painting. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: The child of a Crown-heir, who enjoyed hunting, Eggren was taken on many hunting expeditions. She took after her mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, her mother taught her to defend herself. When her mother died while fighting dire rats, the young Eggren began to lead the lost caravan. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Junk Dealer

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

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: She is an average looking western female in her early mid-life. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft green waves gently in the breeze. Her deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: Tawar is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Tawar was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She's also a talented Knight, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She is greedy; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Extrovert, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 400 sp.