Description: This western woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her red hair is thinning but still full. Her fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. 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 into a rich family. 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 is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 6000 cp. Pink pearl (120 gp).

Description: This eastern woman is abnormally tall. She wears a blue vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her blue boots flare out at the collars. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. She has slicked back blonde hair. Her brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. A friendly and beautiful Gnome, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She found a children's book about a Gnome Ranger who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished woman wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her silver hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: Meriele was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and retire the richest woman in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 400 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a white coat with red slacks. He has black crest. His eyes are gold and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: He got into the Stylist business at a young age. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Stylist and was forced into it by his family; and to be a soapmaker again

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Nature, Family. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. Her moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her eyes are gray and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. Williamina enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born in the south to a Fisher, Williamina learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Fisher work with an outfit from a few towns over. Fisher work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She struck the Fisher job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Depressed, Hedonist. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 40 gp.