Description: 4'7" and muscular, this eastern woman is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. Her chestnut hair is thinning but still full. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Barber business.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Dara was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Orc companion (her 'brother'). She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 900 gp. Azurite (7 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp).

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She wears a Stetson hat to hide her balding. She has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Opinionated, Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 180 pp.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her red crest is thinning but still full. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: She was born into a rich family. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. 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: Retire the richest woman in the west; and money/treasure

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with yellow colored cloaks and clothing. She has moderate length black hair. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: Agnes is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. Agnes is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her brothers into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: Agnes lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Family, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 20 gp.