Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears a brown coat over a blue low-cut shirt, and a feathered hat upon her head. She has moderate length black hair. Her eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Gifted from a young age, Griselda studied abroad. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Elven companion (her 'brother'). She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: Banded agate (15 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman sports white clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized sapphire on her right hand. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: She is mildly Half-Orc supremacist, though she does not identify as such. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. A freak accident while working with her Gardener father left her crippled. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she is greedy

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Racist, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 4000 gp. Moss agate (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This northern woman is abnormally tall. She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. She has wavy black hair. She has red eyes.

Personality: Ishte hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her dancing career. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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 now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and expand her business

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Pink pearl (130 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender woman prefers to wear flannel. Her moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. A true patriot, Dalaba would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

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 was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Dalaba fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and expand her business

Ideals: Philantrophist, Athletic, Fighting. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: A small bag of saffron. (10 gp).