Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. Her long scarlet crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her red eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She was born into a rich family. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: Rich, In love, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 240 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged woman is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants, and a wedding ring on her right hand. She wears a broad hat to hide her balding. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: Born in the north to a Servant, Mardnab learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. When Mardnab reached her early adolescence her Gnome mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Servant for the past few years.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Flaws: Depressed, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Job, Military. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His crest is black and curly. His red eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born in the north. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Nature, Job, Family. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1800 gp. Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a shield, but if one is not available she will default to her bow, and a wedding ring on her left hand. She has styled her blue hair well, parting it to the left. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: In love, Mentor. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 60 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). 4 Holy water.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He wears his dark red hair up. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Melech is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: The child of a Shepherd, who enjoyed hunting, Melech was taken on many hunting expeditions. 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 apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature dagger.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 3000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright pastel and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His white fur has been sun bleached extensively. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Halfling culture. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Windy abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and money/treasure

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. She has no hair. This amber eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. 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 a small plains village. She worked as a nervous Soapmaker and found it very stressful. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Soapmaker for hire.

Motivation: To be a Farmer again.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 6000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.