Description: This northern woman has a large pastel mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her black robe. Her clothes are grease stained in places. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover her moderate length gray fur. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to her current location. Some 7 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Beast never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her mother had trained her before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 900 gp. A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 6'5" and muscular, this western woman typically wears black cloth garments or leather armor. Her blue crest is drawn into a tight pony tail with a butterfly scrunchie. Her eyes are likewise gold. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Half-Elven culture. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of giants once and for all.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. In her 17th year, her parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Akra alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Enemies, Military. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 30 pp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her long brown fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her copper eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, River was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Greedy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is wearing a long, green, dusty cloak. He keeps his long white hair kept up in a rat tail. His black eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Family, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 200 pp. Chalcedony (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she likes to wear ponchos typically of a light violet in addition to tight pants. She keeps her golden hair in a pixie cut. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the north were limited. Some 2 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Tiaathque never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 3100 gp. Rock crystal (80 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Fire opal (800 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her brown hair is heavily combed to the right. Her blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Eridred was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Military, Religious, Family. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 200 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She likes to wear black tank tops with violet skirt. Her long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. 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 misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insomniac, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 60 pp.