Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with brown colored cloaks and clothing. Her red hair is cut short. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. In her 18th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her father impaled in their home, and her mother 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 moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 160 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She is fiercely devoted to her mother, and views her mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-sister.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a ruined castle. She would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Marastyr took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up dagger and armor she uses now. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Server

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 2400 gp. Blue quartz (7 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Sard (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp).

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her brown hair is knotted and matted. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Arha lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. She was granted psionic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 380 gp.

Description: He wears a black coat over a blue low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon his head. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly kukris and flails. His black crest is still thick. His eyes are red.

Personality: Direcris speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Direcris was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Druid, 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 Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Sculptor hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 2000 gp.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears a black shirt, with a brown mid length skirt with brown tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Her black hair is heavily combed to the right. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Tailor they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Carter, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Family, Job. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.