Description: She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her brown hair, when down, is lengthy. Her eyes are silver and catlike.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Her parents were killed by brigands in a raid when she was still a young child. The brigands captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. After a long history of fighting, Criella and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Many brigands want her driven away; and she's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 80000 cp. Onyx (60 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears long strands of emerald and short white dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover her moderate length blonde hair. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Lidda will drive conversation. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: A powerful slaver made her what she is. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. 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: She has money and likes to spend it; and she is greedy

Ideals: Extrovert, Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 90 gp. Deep green spinel (70 gp).

Description: This tall, slender woman is dressed in an above average manner. Her white hair is cut short. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She is obsessed with her god.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. 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. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and retire the richest woman in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 9000 cp. Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has a silver handlebar mustache and slicked back silver hair. His half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Beggar hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Beggar for hire.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 3000 sp.

Description: She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat, and she perpetually has her trident ready. Her golden hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gray.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Her first spouse was a Slave Trader, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. 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. Helja fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To unite with her sister; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined, Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 210 gp. 1 Half-Plate.