Description: A stocky lighter skinned woman, she is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She has no hair. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. Arara is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Being born in the north, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the north for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way east. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Shipwright.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Disease. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 300 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears bulky black painted plate armor. She keeps her long silver hair kept up in a rat tail. Her red eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. Shax enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She found a children's book about a Tiefling Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and a strong sense of loyalty to half-orc people

Flaws: Hedonist, Disease, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His copper crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady red eyes.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Born to a Servant, his father struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Navigator hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 18000 gp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (5000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She prefers to wear flannel. She carries a battered longsword and tarnished sword as well. Her blonde hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Her childhood dream was to be a Herbalist, but she was a colossal failure. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Spice Merchant for hire.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 200 gp. Carnelian (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an average looking southern female in her early mid-life. She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her red hair is braided into rings. She has a dull look in her white eyes.

Personality: She hates Tieflings with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her singing with anyone who is interested.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Family, Rich, Slave. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 100 gp.