Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She usually wears her black robe and has her shortbow always slung over her shoulder. She wears her chestnut hair up in a very large beehive style do. She has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Gynk lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. 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 is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and she has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his ceremonial dagger with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His lavender fur, when down, is lengthy. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Beast enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Beast grew up listening to his mother's many stories. Being born in the west, 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 west 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 north. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and he desires to right it

Flaws: Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Adventurer, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 1900 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She has a missing right leg. She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. She has slicked back auburn hair. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. Some 5 years later her spouse died after the birth of her daughter. Heartbroken, Volen never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her daughter whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: Many orcs want her driven away; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Pacifist, Extrovert. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Poor, In love. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 140 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears a violet vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her brown leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her violet boots flare out at the collars. Her red hair is thinning but still full. Her eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She is an amazing painter.

History: Gifted from a young age, Eva studied abroad. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Elves became a terror of the countryside. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Banded mail.