Description: An older woman who does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it, she is not a threatening figure. Her black hair is smooth and relatively long. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Meriele was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical, Philantrophist. Bonds: Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 1900 sp.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She wears a tight fitting white shirt and pants. Her long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She has hazel eyes and a white hat with a tan feather.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was raised in a desert tribe. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Rose fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 150 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. She wears her blue hair up. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Gifted from a young age, Hecat studied abroad. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Tieflings became a terror of the countryside. She has never given up on her dancing dream.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted, Artistic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: This woman is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing tan cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her white hair is singed and shortened. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. 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.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 100 gp.