Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. She has no hair. She wears large thick round spectacles.

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 lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Philomena was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Halfling companion (her 'brother'). After a long history of fighting, Philomena and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and she's looking for her big break

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Lazy. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. Her chestnut hair is still thick. She has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Glassblower business.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. When Ekk reached her early adolescence her Half-Orc father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Impeccable, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears tattered old clothes. Her Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady gold eyes.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She got into the Cook business at a young age. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Dragonborns in the west were limited. Recently the stress of being a Cook has made it difficult for her to sleep.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: American accent

Possessions: Red spinel (70 gp). 1 Masterwork Heavy wooden shield.

Description: This eastern man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His clothes are grease stained in places. His red hair is heavily combed to the left. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Shepherd hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and obtaining odd cultural half-orc artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: Deep blue spinel (300 gp). 1 Healer’s kit.

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears a blue costume with the symbols of her god on her torso. She has moderate length brown hair. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Gnomes became a terror of the countryside. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and retire the richest woman in the south

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur, Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: Just what you see.