Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears a simple brown robe with violet stripes complete with hood, and is pretty ugly. Her blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

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

Ideals: Philantrophist, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. Her half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: Artin hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. In her 17th year, her parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Artin alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 4 years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and she desires to right it

Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This late middle aged woman is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak and is in decent physical shape. Her silver hair is well kept. Her eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: She was born in a small mountains village. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable. Bonds: Nature, Rich. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears skinny pants and wears a red and green robe with the hood down. His silver hair is greasy and uncared for. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the east. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush.

Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Has a crush, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 60 gp. Rock crystal (60 gp).