Description: She is a pot bellied northern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her auburn hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born to a Bather, her mother struggled to pay the bills. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she is dressed in a clean green cloak covering her clean studded leather. Her crest is short and copper. Her gold eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is a Blacksmith first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. The occasional robbery is her preferred attention getting crime, but she mainly uses her means for meeting her own perverse desires.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. In her 12th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and she possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Flaws: Addict, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 2200 sp. Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized green coat. Her long bronze crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her red eyes.

Personality: She is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. She also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 2700 sp.

Description: Her right side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. She sports a flattop hair cut. She has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

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. Grigi is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her brothers into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Mason arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Family. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 340 gp. Bloodstone (60 gp). Onyx (60 gp).

Description: She has a missing right arm. She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. Her hair, while still mostly blue, has prominent grey streaks. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep silver.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Elven companion (her 'brother'). She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and obtaining odd cultural half-elven artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: Just what you see.