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. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. Her white hair is thinning but still full. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

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. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family While she appears to be a normal Half-Orc, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and wants to raise her children well

Flaws: Cynical, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: She stands about 6'1" and wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. Her right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her copper crest is singed and shortened. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Through the years after Farideh was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Farideh's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears white robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a greatsword, but if one is not available he will default to his rapier. He has styled his blonde hair well, parting it to the right. His ears are large.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He was born in the west. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Guardian, Religious. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 10000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. Her fur is brown and curly. Her eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is very protective of her business, her home, and her spouse. She is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. A serious injury left her father unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm father. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She has decided she is irredeemable; and she possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Immigrant, Debt. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: She wears a brown vest and prefers grey and blue shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. She carries a battered bastard sword and tarnished nunchaku as well. Her white hair is braided into rings. Her violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Fletcher for the past few years.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and expand her business

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 100 sp. Red garnet (50 gp).