Description: This slender woman stands about 2'11". She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She has a long black ponytail with little hanging trinkets. She has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 600 gp. Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp).

Description: This woman tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. 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 left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears a brown shirt, with a grey mid length skirt with grey tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. With wild white hair. This brown eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage son.

History: Marastyr was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and she wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic, Greedy. Bonds: Family, Poor. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 9000 sp. Banded agate (16 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His golden hair is heavily combed to the right. His brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Like his father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Barber. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Barber.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Disease, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.