Description: A pudgy woman standing about 3'9" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears a simple grey robe with tan stripes complete with hood. Her head has been shaved. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are violet.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Helja embodies much of what other species detest in the Dwarves. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born to a Scribe, her mother struggled to pay the bills. Her first spouse was a Scribe, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Barkeep and was forced into it by her family.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1400 sp.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Her copper crest is smooth and relatively long. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Mishann has worked very hard to control her curse. After a long history of fighting, Mishann and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: Just what you see.

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 blue collared shirt and green skirt. She accessorizes with a tan scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. She has dyed her greying chestnut hair a little too much giving a sharp chestnut color. Her eyes are violet.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She comes from a rich eastern family. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. 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: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: In love, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Healer

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Peridot (60 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She wears dull grey sweaters, loose green pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed bastard sword, just in case, and she perpetually has her bastard sword ready. Her red hair is knotted and matted. She has green eyes and a grey hat with a green feather.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. 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. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. 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 seems to be bored by most things; and to end her boredom

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Mundane, Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 30 pp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and wears a white costume with the symbols of luck on his torso. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He has moderate length white hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 1400 sp. Smoky quartz (70 gp).