Description: This fat eastern woman has a bulbous nose and wears tan leather gloves, a tan jacket, and tight pants. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. She has dyed her greying blonde hair a little too much giving a sharp blonde color. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when goblins swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. 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. Valanthe fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her gray fur is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. This copper eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. 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: Gale hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by dire rats. Gale was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 100 sp. Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp).

Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His hair is short and black. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are black.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Mercenary arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Tieflings in the south were limited. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Bowyer. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: He wears a white deerstalker hat and white clothes. He is physically well-built. He sports a long auburn beard, and similarly colored long hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: Hobart hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To protect his home; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Guardian. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 60 gp. 1 Good lock.

Description: With grey face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is dressed in a clean blue cloak covering his clean studded leather. His golden hair is heavily combed to the left. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: Cockaby was born the youngest of three triplets. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and seeks redemption

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Family, Debt. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 170 gp.