Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Her brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She is baby faced.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: Mara lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She has worked as a Mayor like her father before her.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions.

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Family, Job. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her black robe. Her brown hair is wavy and long. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her painting with anyone who is interested.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. She has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 120 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: 3'1" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She sports blue clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her hair is long and chestnut with streaks of black, and is pulled back with small blue clips. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: She was born in the south. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 5'6" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. Her gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. 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: She was raised in a desert tribe. 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. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Scribe. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and to unite with her sister

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Poor, Guardian, Nature, Has a crush, Family. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 100 gp. Chrysoprase (40 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.