Description: A moderately attractive woman, she is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She wears a colorful flower in her black hair. She has brown eyes and a brown hat with a pastel feather.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Hadwisa was born in the west. At a young age she loved to build and create. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered writing. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Gifted, Persistence, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His chestnut hair is knotted and matted. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Ruler work with an outfit from a few towns over. Ruler work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Job, Slave. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a white coat over a grey low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon his head. His red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. A friendly and beautiful Half-Orc, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. A freak accident while working with his Healer mother left him crippled. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Disease, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears baggy violet pantaloons and a brown scarf. She has done her best to style her white hair to look like a famous performer. She has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: Mara is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 200 sp.