Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She is renowned for her bright grey dresses and hats. She has slicked back black hair. Her hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Mary was born in the south. At a young age she loved to build and create. She has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Philantrophist, Persistence, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 70 gp. 1 Masterwork Light steel shield.

Description: This western man dresses like a well dressed Bricklayer does. His clothes are grease stained in places. He sports a flattop hair cut. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: He hates brigands. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Qualen was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Bricklayer for the past few years.

Motivation: A deep hatred of brigands.

Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Job, Poor, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 1500 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman very much looks the part of a Performer. Her hair is short and red. Her gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Optimist. Bonds: Job, In love, Nature. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. She wears a feathered hat to cover her moderate length blonde hair. Her eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered south to less war torn lands. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world.

Flaws: Disease, Impulsive, PTSD. Bonds: Poor, Slave. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 1400 gp. Tourmaline (50 gp). Moss agate (11 gp).