Description: A middle-aged woman, she prefers to wear flannel, and is pretty ugly. Her copper crest is heavily combed to the right. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Farideh lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Servant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Servant work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She struck the Servant job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and expand her business

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 1900 sp.

Description: He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He wears a colorful flower in his golden hair. His gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the north. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 70 gp. Red-brown spinel (140 gp).

Description: He is a husky man, who wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His head has been shaved. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. Through the years after Ernest was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Ernest's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He's also a talented Roofer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and to reunite with his old friends

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: Deep green spinel (70 gp).

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat. Her golden hair is matted, messy, and big. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Dwarven culture. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: The child of western immigrants she idolized her mother. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Halfling conditions. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 10 pp. Hematite (7 gp).

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy orange fur. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She has a hunchback. She wears a Stetson hat to hide her balding. Her eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She is an amazing painter.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Shivering was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 40 pp. Red garnet (60 gp).