Description: A 3'9" northern woman, she is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Crown-heir. Her auburn hair is long and unkept. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Vonana isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Dwarven unity. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. A serious injury left her father unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm father. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies, Nature, Debt. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 350 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her tied-back hair is auburn. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature scythe.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 230 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This eastern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her brown hair is smooth and relatively long. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Antinua was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. After a long history of fighting, Antinua and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and to settle down with her crush

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Mentor. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This woman wears an entirely grey suit with black socks and a vest with buckled shoes, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. Her violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Ostracized due to the divine powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Dwarves became a terror of the countryside. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is greedy

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Rich. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he prefers to wear violet clothing when he does not wear armor. His chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He is an amazing painter.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 12 years.

Motivation: Revenge; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 900 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (80 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.