Description: This northern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears suspenders and blue workpants. Her shirt is yellow, and she wears a heavy blue leather apron most of the time. Her hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. Her brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. Shava enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Shava fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 80 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her hair is cut close to her head. She has violet eyes.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage son.

History: Born in the south to a Junk Dealer, Rose learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to be a ploughman again

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 700 sp. Jade (150 gp).

Description: She wears a simple black robe with white stripes complete with hood. Her hair is white and curly. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: She got into the Stylist business at a young age. 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 then took over the family business and is one of the better Stylist for hire.

Motivation: To be a Bather again; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 20 gp. 2 Holy water.

Description: She is an average looking northern female in her early mid-life. She usually wears her pastel robe and has her kukri always slung over her shoulder. Her fur, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. Her yellow eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: She was born into a rich family. Fragrant abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She was granted arcane powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: She wears a red tunic with grey highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around her shoes. She has moderate length blonde hair. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

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. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: She was born in a small island village. She always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She's also a talented Bellfounder, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 80 gp. Deep green spinel (40 gp).