Description: Standing 4'0", this woman is typically in her Miner uniform. She sports white long hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. Her childhood dream was to be a Carter, but she was a colossal failure. She has achieved small success as a Miner.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 80 gp. 1 Breastplate.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 5'8" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. 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: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Gnomish companion (her 'brother'). Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by dire rats. Katherine was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and she desires to right it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 600 gp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp).

Description: He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep blue leather and dull black iron scale mail. He carries with him a set of sais on his belt, each one with a emerald on the hilt. He has golden hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Arannis fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and many giants want him driven away

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: She is a pot bellied eastern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. She has done her best to style her white hair to look like a famous performer. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Mercenary business.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. She has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. She has never given up on her painting dream.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence, Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.