Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her chestnut hair is singed and shortened. Her eyes are a pleasant gold.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Markosian embodies much of what other species detest in the Tieflings. She has all her life been fascinated with writing.

History: She was born at the edge of vast plains. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Markosian fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 200 sp. Golden pearl (50 gp).

Description: She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat. She has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. Being born in the east, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the east for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way south. She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Family. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 800 sp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears an entirely brown suit with black socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her black fur is smooth and relatively long. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She takes great joy in being the best Server in town.

History: The child of southern immigrants she idolized her mother. Being born in the south, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the south for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way east. She's also a talented Hunter, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Server

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This dark-skinned female wears a blue Stetson hat and blue clothes. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: This woman loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. 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: Gifted from a young age, Dara studied abroad. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: In love, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 1 Half-Plate.

Description: She wears dull tan sweaters, loose yellow pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed flail, just in case. She has a long blonde ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. She also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her father. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: A deep hatred of brigands; and she wants revenge against brigands

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 90 gp.