Description: She wears a brown costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on her torso. She carries a battered crossbow and tarnished ceremonial dagger as well. She wears a colorful flower in her white hair. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. 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: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the north. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Humans in Ermina's homeland. Ermina decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 120 gp. Amethyst (110 gp).

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 5'1" and wears a worn and beaten armor. Her golden hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: She was born into a rich family. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 100 gp. Eye agate (4 gp). 1 Banded mail. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing pastel cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. She has dyed her greying yellow fur a little too much giving a sharp yellow color. Her copper eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She was born into a rich family. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature sword.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This malnourished woman wears suspenders and yellow workpants. Her shirt is blue, and she wears a heavy yellow leather apron most of the time. Her red hair is greasy and uncared for. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Arara's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She has all her life been fascinated with writing.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Arara grew up listening to her father's many stories. She has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 2000 cp. Iolite (20 gp).

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her eyes are violet.

Personality: This woman loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. In her 14th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her father impaled in their home, and her mother beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 130 gp.