Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She wears a broad hat to cover her moderate length golden hair. Her eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Vanchu fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east.

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 4'8" eastern woman, she dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a white coat with yellow slacks. Her brown fur, when down, is lengthy. Her green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. 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 hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac, Fearful. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He sports a flattop crest cut. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Heskan was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Warrior, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Warrior in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Disciplined, Optimist. Bonds: In love, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Zircon (50 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears an entirely white suit with black socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His parents enrolled him in a Adept school at a young age so that he could practice his druidic talents. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1300 sp. 1 Silk rope.