Description: She wears tattered old clothes, and she perpetually has her shortbow ready. She has wavy black hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Her mother was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Maiathah fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Selfish. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears dull green sweaters, loose blue pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed hammer, just in case. His crest, while still mostly rusty, has prominent grey streaks. His red eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Shamash is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. Shamash enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born in the west. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Soapmaker work with an outfit from a few towns over. Soapmaker work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 10 years.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to be a barrister again

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Hedonist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: She wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her monstrous two handed axe with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. She wears a broad hat to cover her moderate length silver hair. Her blue eyes peer out from beneath her broad yellow hat.

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 friendly and beautiful Half-Elf, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 6000 cp.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he wears baggy brown pantaloons and a red scarf. His top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. In his 18th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and his religion dominates his actions

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Guardian, Religious. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 400 pp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants and is in decent physical shape. Her blue crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and doesn't want to be a priest and was forced into it by her family

Flaws: Secretive, Shy. Bonds: Nature, Rich, Family. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 1200 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp).