Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She has shaved her head bald. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Oriff is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Cook hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 10000 cp. Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp).

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She sports grey clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. With bright chestnut hair. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Blacksmith work with an outfit from a few towns over. Blacksmith work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has achieved small success as a Blacksmith.

Motivation: Expand her business; and balancing her hectic life and new blacksmith responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Artistic. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1000 cp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears a white shirt, with a black mid length skirt with black tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: To protect her home; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: In love, Guardian, Slave. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver ewer (90 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep blue leather and dull black iron scale mail. With wild white hair. Her eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. The occasional robbery is her preferred attention getting crime, but she mainly uses her means for meeting her own perverse desires.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Nissa grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Nissa. After a long history of fighting, Nissa and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 30000 cp.