Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears grey robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a axe, but if one is not available she will default to her crossbow. She wears her brown hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Through the years after Joan was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Joan's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Joan and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 130 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This fat eastern woman has a bulbous nose and is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and tan handkerchief worn on her left side. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. She has dyed her greying golden hair a little too much giving a sharp golden color. Her eyes are likewise brown. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. 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 was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 2300 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). White opal (1100 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a simple blue robe with grey stripes complete with hood. His wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: His divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. After coming to the age of reason, Igden took it upon himself to study the divine arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Athletic, Passionate, Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 200 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. His broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Raer is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Born in the south to a Spice Merchant, Raer learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. A gifted student he started as a Armorer, but he got bored and became a Spice Merchant. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: To be a Armorer again.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 1100 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Peridot (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She is wearing a long, tan cloak. She has moderate length golden hair. Her eyes are likewise violet. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and obtaining odd cultural dwarven artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1600 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.