Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She is dressed in earthy colors with a violet and blue handkerchief worn on her left side. Sporting a chestnut mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. She has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Joan was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Mentor, Military. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 70 gp. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She dresses well, wearing brown shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. Her red fur is still thick. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person.

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 cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: She was born into a rich family. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. 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: Money/treasure; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears a fancy grey dress. She sports white long hair. Her violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She was born at the edge of vast mountains. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. 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: She is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and she has decided she is irredeemable

Flaws: Disease, Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: This light-skinned female dresses in red turtlenecks beneath a black coat with brown slacks. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her blonde hair is wavy and long. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Optimist, Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Nature. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 40 gp. 1 Banded mail.