Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 3'6" and wears bulky blue painted plate armor. She has auburn hair. Her brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. She found several beat up suits of armor and, cannibalizing spare parts, she put together a working one.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Joker, Optimist, Persistence. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 400 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with tan colored cloaks and clothing. His white hair and beard is wavy and long. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He got into the Tanner business at a young age. In his 20th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 40 pp.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull blue iron scale mail, and a wedding ring on her left hand. She keeps her long white fur kept up in a rat tail. She has copper eyes and a brown hat with a blue feather.

Personality: Gale 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. Gale enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Gale was born in the east. At a young age she loved to build and create. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and she's in love

Ideals: Extrovert, Persistence. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: In love, Poor. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 260 gp.

Description: She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. She has a very tight haircut. She is baby faced.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. A true patriot, Phann would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered music. She tends to her Mercenary job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Passionate, Artistic. Bonds: Poor, Military, Job, Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 13000 cp. Black pearl (700 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp).