Description: This eastern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears black painted combat armor at almost all times. She sports a flattop crest cut. Her red eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 500 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She is a pot bellied southern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears just a brown suit. Her golden hair, when down, is lengthy. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Balifra abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She tends to her Interpreter job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Job. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 4'1", this man is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Adrik lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Adrik was born on a far northern mountains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Spice Merchant. He became a Spice Merchant soon after.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer, Family, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 11000 sp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing green cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze. She has dark red hair. Her half smiles and white eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. In her 15th year, her parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Osah alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and money/treasure

Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Military, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 2000 sp. Obsidian (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern woman is abnormally tall. She is wearing a tight red one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. She has a dull look in her green eyes.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

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 was a soldier and died while she was still young. Pearl was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 800 gp. Chrysoberyl (60 gp).