Description: This slender woman stands about 4'9". She wears dull tan sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed shortspear, just in case. She has no hair. She has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Ielenia was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. 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 used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 900 sp. Solid gold idol (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp).

Description: She is a pot bellied southern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She usually wears her white robe and has her hand crossbow always slung over her shoulder. Her red hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 500 pp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears white trousers with black and green striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. She wears her black hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are violet.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Neega will drive conversation. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Neega was born in the west. At a young age she loved to build and create. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: She is greedy; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Extrovert, Persistence. Bonds: Adventurer, Family, Rich. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 1300 gp.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she prefers to wear flannel. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Born in the north to a Courier, Andraste learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Courier responsibilities is difficult; and she is greedy

Ideals: Joker, Philantrophist. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is well dressed, constantly wearing a pastel suit, red shirt, and black tie. He keeps his white fur in a flapper bob. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Right-Handed grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Miller.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and to reunite with his old friends

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer, Job, Family. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 1000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (80 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.