Description: This woman prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on her right hand. She wears a broad hat to hide her balding. Her eyes are a pleasant hazel.

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. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Matilda lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Through the years after Matilda was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Matilda's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Family. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 2000 gp. Gold cup set with emeralds (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears a green armored body suit, with a simple tan line shooting up and back down. She wears a top hat to cover her moderate length bronze crest. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

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 is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman has the majority of her body covered in plate, and a wedding ring on her right hand. With wild black hair. She has amber eyes.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Gnome in existence. She is very protective of her business, her home, and her spouse. She is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: She will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: In love, Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 700 gp. Onyx (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Moonstone (50 gp).

Description: She stands about 6'5" and prefers to wear black clothing when she does not wear armor. Her right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. She has wavy auburn hair. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.