Description: This woman stands a little under 3'1" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing white cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered painting. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and doesn't want to be a blacksmith and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 390 gp. 1 Superior lock.

Description: She is a pot bellied northern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her hair is blonde and curly. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Athletic, Joker, Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He tends to wear a tan poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His first spouse was a Spice Merchant, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To unite with his sister.

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Military, Family. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This late middle aged woman does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it and is in decent physical shape. Her chestnut hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her eyes are white.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Orianna will drive conversation. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she has a crush on the local priest

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 90 pp. Eye agate (16 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears a black costume with the symbols of magic on her torso. She has shaved her head bald. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: She was born in a small plains village. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and to reunite with her absent mother

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Priest

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.