Description: A moderately attractive woman, she is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her hair is blonde and very short. Her eyes are brown and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: Gifted from a young age, Shaena studied abroad. 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. She has dedicated herself to building a better village for her children.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 100 gp. Malachite (16 gp). Onyx (50 gp). White opal (1200 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. She carries a battered kukri and tarnished monstrous two handed axe as well. Her deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Born in the south her family was never financially stable. 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's also a talented Animal Trainer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To be a Animal Trainer again; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: She is a pot bellied northern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her head has been shaved. Her eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. A true patriot, Claira would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she is greedy

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 1300 gp. Deep green spinel (100 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Sard (80 gp). Jade (100 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Onyx (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

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. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Her mother was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She has never given up on her writing dream.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Persistence, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 10000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty white coat over it, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She has slicked back red hair. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady gray eyes.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. A freak accident while working with her Shoemaker father left her crippled. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She has a crush on the local Shoemaker; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: An older man who has the majority of his body covered in plate, he is not a threatening figure. His gold crest is still thick. His eyes are a pleasant red.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. Sethrekar was born on a far eastern desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Dyer. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Bonds: In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Full Plate. 1 Full Plate.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His hair is long and white with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small tan clips. His beard is golden, braided, and well cared for. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the south. His childhood dream was to be a Knight, but he was a colossal failure. He's also a talented Knight, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Debt. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: Just what you see.