Description: She is a husky woman, who is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She wears a feathered hat to cover her moderate length brown hair. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: In love, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 30 pp. Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Chain shirt.

Description: This slender woman stands about 6'1". She wears brown painted combat armor at almost all times. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her eyes are gray and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Hadwisa grew up listening to her father's many stories. 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 remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Many dire rats want her driven away; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 4000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She has a missing left arm. She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Her silver crest is still thick. Her eyes are red and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with singing. She constantly tries to fill her life with singing. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic, Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 2400 sp.

Description: She wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her longbow with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. She is portly but not overly obese. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Elven culture. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She's also a talented Blacksmith, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Flaws: Racist, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 80 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.