Description: An older woman who prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady, she is not a threatening figure. She has done her best to style her auburn hair to look like a famous performer. Her gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Her first spouse was a Cook, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Fortune-teller and was forced into it by her family; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Addict, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Military, Family. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 5000 cp. Violet garnet (200 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Drogo hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: His divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He wants revenge against giants; and many giants want him driven away

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 3000 sp. Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). 1 Full Plate. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, and carries bastard swords. His golden hair is matted, messy, and big. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Uthûg speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: Uthûg hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by gnolls. Uthûg was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 380 gp.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a red coat. Her black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. She has a tattooed face.

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 passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: She was born into a rich family. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Fletcher work with an outfit from a few towns over. Fletcher work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Fortune-teller they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Fletcher, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: She is greedy; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Rich, Job. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: This northern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears suspenders and blue workpants. Her shirt is yellow, and she wears a heavy blue leather apron most of the time. Her hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. Her brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

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. Shava enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Shava fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 80 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.