Description: This western woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She is bald on top and has large red tufts of hair around her ears. Her eyes are amber.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Her parents were killed by orcs in a raid when she was still a young child. The orcs captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 310 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she has a large blue mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her tan robe. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She has gray eyes and a blue hat with a tan feather.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Scribe arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. Some 6 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Thiala never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her mother had trained her before.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Passionate, Justice. Bonds: Rich, In love, Military. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: This light-skinned female is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: Silaqui 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. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Armorer. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: To protect her home; and she's attracted to the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Has a crush, Guardian. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 300 gp. Azurite (5 gp). 1 Breastplate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. She wears her black hair down. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with painting. She constantly tries to fill her life with painting. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: She was born at the edge of vast plains. In her 17th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She has never given up on her painting dream.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 200 gp. Eye agate (13 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Onyx (50 gp).

Description: This light-skinned male wears a brown vest and prefers black and blue shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His black hair is greasy and uncared for. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge.

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 100 gp. Jet (60 gp).