Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She is typically in her Sage uniform. Her hair is short and black. She is baby faced.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: Ishte was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Ranger, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Ranger in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears silk and lounges about seductively. She has done her best to style her golden hair to look like a famous performer. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Being born in the east, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the east for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way south. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Opinionated, Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: Deep green spinel (50 gp).

Description: She stands about 5'1" and wears a worn and beaten armor. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her silver hair is well kept. She has blue eyes.

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 would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Dwarven companion (her 'brother'). Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 130 gp. Banded agate (14 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). 1 Bullseye lantern.

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. She is an epitome of beauty. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Tiaathque grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Tiaathque. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 390 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.