Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She has dyed her greying rusty crest a little too much giving a sharp rusty color. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Hethress 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 loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. 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. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Hethress fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Extrovert, Fighting. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she is typically in her Apothecary uniform, and is pretty ugly. Her silver hair is smooth and relatively long. Her amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Meena abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she's looking for her big break

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Guardian, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 3000 cp. 1 Good lock.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her fur is yellow and very short. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She is obsessed with her god.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Shadow grew up listening to her mother's many stories. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She has dedicated herself to building a better village for her children.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Poor, Family, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Masterwork Heavy wooden shield.

Description: He is in excellent shape and usually wears his grey robe and has his quarterstaff always slung over his shoulder. He wears a colorful flower in his black hair. His eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She is an average looking eastern female in her early mid-life. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her blonde hair is greasy and uncared for. Her brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Lia was a troubled youth. She spent her days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent her evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Lia decided she wanted neither the life of her father nor that of the evil petty criminals she associated with. During her early adolescence, she took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: She is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 50 gp. Amethyst (40 gp).