Description: This dark-skinned female wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her tied-back hair is black. Her violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She hates Half-Orcs with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. 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: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Addict, Racist. Bonds: Slave, Rich. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Being born in the north, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the north for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way west. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Meriele fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Mayor and was forced into it by her family.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 1000 cp. Silver pearl (150 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears white robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a halberd, but if one is not available she will default to her club. With wild blonde hair. Her blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. Recently she has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Bonds: Guardian, Criminal record, Military, Rich. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 50 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized black coat. She has slicked back brown hair. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: She hates giants. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and someone believes her a fraud

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Enemies, Military, Mentor. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.