Description: This western woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears grey leather gloves, a grey jacket, and tight pants. Her silver hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Blacksmith business.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Oriel has worked very hard to control her curse. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 3000 cp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A 6'4" western woman, she is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. She wears a feathered hat to hide her balding. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her mother's willingness to do anything to win. She found several beat up suits of armor and, cannibalizing spare parts, she put together a working one.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Ideals: Professionalism, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Has a crush. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 3'2" and wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His hair is short and silver. His violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears a blue vest and prefers brown and tan shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. Her chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are brown.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Professionalism, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 600 sp. Azurite (11 gp).

Description: 4'2" and muscular, this southern man wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His blonde hair is singed and shortened. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gray eyes.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Bookbinder arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and doesn't want to be a bookbinder and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 140 gp. Silver pearl (140 gp).