Description: An older woman who wears dull brown sweaters, loose blue pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed rapier, just in case, she is not a threatening figure. Her golden hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and she's looking for her big break

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Military, Nature, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress), and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her hair is red and very short. This hazel eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. Some 5 years later her spouse died after the birth of her daughter. Heartbroken, Fistula never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her daughter whom she trained as her mother had trained her before.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and to end her boredom

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Mundane, Shy. Bonds: In love, Poor. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Herbalist. Her hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Herbalist hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insane, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Poor. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A 6'4" southern woman, she has a large green mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her brown robe. Her bronze crest is matted, messy, and big. Her gold eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

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 became a Spice Merchant soon after.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she has decided she is irredeemable

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 70 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp).

Description: This man wears a black coat over a blue low-cut shirt, and a deerstalker hat upon his head, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His hair is brown and very short. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. A gifted student he started as a Tailor, but he got bored and became a Laborer. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 10 pp.