Description: This northern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts. Her black hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She is obsessed with her god.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Marastyr liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Poor, Nature. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: 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 hair is always cut to a buzz. Her amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 10 pp. Red garnet (140 gp).

Description: Standing 5'7", this man is dressed in an above average manner. He wears a Stetson hat to cover his moderate length blonde hair. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: Born to a Carter, his father struggled to pay the bills. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Poor. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 80 gp. 2 Holy water.

Description: She is dressed in earthy colors with a blue and pastel handkerchief worn on her right side. She carries with her a set of scimitars, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her hair is auburn and curly. Her eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. Like her mother and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Bricklayer. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Religious, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 600 sp.