Description: This woman stands a little under 4'8" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She prefers to wear flannel. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. After coming to the age of reason, Malquis took it upon herself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist, Secretive. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 50 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This fat eastern woman has a bulbous nose and wears a violet tunic with tan highlights, and long red pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. She has wavy auburn hair. She has green eyes.

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. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Miner work with an outfit from a few towns over. Miner work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has achieved small success as a Miner.

Motivation: Many orcs want her driven away; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Miner

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 310 gp. Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Coral (130 gp). 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: She is a physically imposing light-skinned woman. She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. She has dyed her greying red hair a little too much giving a sharp red color. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are violet.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is her passion; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: She tends to wear a large black jacket. Her blue hair is knotted and matted. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Purah was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Being born in the north, 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 north 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. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Roofer they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Jeweler, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and regain custody of her son

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 500 sp. 1 Superior lock.

Description: This woman likes to wear black tank tops with grey skirt, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She wears a top hat to hide her balding. Her half smiles and red eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Many dire rats want her driven away.

Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Rich, Military, Slave. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork manacles.