Description: She sports tan clothing, slightly heavier than average wear, and she perpetually has her greataxe ready. She has no hair. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Althaea fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 6000 cp.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. She wears baggy white pantaloons and a green scarf, marred by beers. Her silver hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are blue.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. Being a Brewer kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and she possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Optimist, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 400 gp. Fire opal (600 gp).

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts. Her long auburn hair reaches down to her waist. Her blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 4000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Silver ewer (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She stands about 5'1" and wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. She keeps her brown hair in a flapper bob. Her green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Elf in existence. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Knight profession.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Locksmith work with an outfit from a few towns over. Locksmith work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has achieved small success as a Locksmith.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: She is a husky woman, who is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her white hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Bounty Hunter. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Military, Family. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 32000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.