Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears green robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a falchion, but if one is not available she will default to her crossbow. Her rusty crest is long and unkept. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Hethress 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 has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality.

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 5'7" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty yellow coat over it. With bright auburn hair. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are green.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Has a crush, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 400 gp. Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). 1 Half-Plate.

Description: She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her kukri, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. Her golden hair is smooth and relatively long. Her eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 9. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her poetry with anyone who is interested.

History: Grai lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Grai was orphaned to a temple shortly after her birth. She was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above herself and to hold her god always in her heart. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: To unite with her brother.

Ideals: Artistic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Family, Religious. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 330 gp.

Description: He is typically in his Fletcher uniform. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. He has no hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Job, Religious, Nature. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 310 gp. 1 Smokesticks.

Description: She is an average looking northern female in her early mid-life. She likes to wear green tank tops with white skirt. Her crest is short and copper. Her fierce red eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. She has all her life been fascinated with dancing.

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. 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 has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Bonds: Enemies, Military. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 370 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.