Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing pastel cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. Her gray fur is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. Her amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Drifting was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. 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 has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and retire the richest woman in the north

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 30 gp. Brown-green garnet (110 gp).

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a simple grey robe with brown stripes complete with hood. She wears a colorful flower in her blonde hair. Her brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She is fiercely devoted to her father, and views her father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-brother.

History: Heather lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. The family's rival house kidnapped her sister with the intent that her sister marry their son to gain control of contested properties. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Mason they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Barkeep, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears a black tunic with blue highlights, and long brown pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her tied-back hair is chestnut. Her eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Volen was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. 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 to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Impulsive, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner, and carries tridents. He has dyed his greying red hair a little too much giving a sharp red color. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Performer and was forced into it by his family; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Religious. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 280 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She wears her chestnut hair up. Her green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: While she is on the job, she is grim and serious. She understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Kristryd was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She moved out west to avoid the crime she committed. Being a Carter 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: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Fighting, Logical, Impeccable. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 100 gp.