Description: This slender woman stands about 5'3". She wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. Her dark red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her gold eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. In her 10th year, her parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Nija alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: She wants revenge against giants; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 10000 sp. Alexandrite (800 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). White opal (800 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp).

Description: She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 4'10" when asserting herself. Her chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. 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 has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Disciplined, Justice. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 6000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her brown hair is thinning but still full. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are amber.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Althaea was born the youngest of three triplets. In her 16th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: To unite with her sister; and regain custody of her daughter

Flaws: Antagonistic, Selfish, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged woman is dressed in earthy colors with a grey and yellow handkerchief worn on her left side, and a wedding ring on her left hand. She keeps her black hair in a flapper bob. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She works hard and plays hard.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. Joan was born on a far southern desert where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Mayor. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Revenge; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: In love, Rich, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 60 gp.