Description: This woman stands a little under 5'4" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She has shaved her head bald. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: Gifted from a young age, Xanaphia studied abroad. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Professionalism, Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Impulsive. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a brown collared shirt and white pants. He accessorizes with a tan scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His blonde hair is heavily combed to the right. His blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of gnolls may trigger it at times.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. Brottor liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He wants revenge against gnolls.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She prefers to wear blue pants and tee shirts. Her black hair is lengthy. Her violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In her 14th year, her parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Breena alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and revenge

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Guardian, Family, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 1900 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She likes to wear brown tank tops with white skirt. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her eyes are likewise green. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Through the years after Fallthra was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Fallthra's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and to prove her worth to the world

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Terse, Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 800 gp. 2 Smokesticks. 2 Thunderstones.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears white robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a club, but if one is not available she will default to her falchion, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her brown hair is thinning but still full. Her eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She is stubborn though. She always likes to keep a trick up her sleeve. She likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if she feels she even has a chance of losing.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Portia grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Portia. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: In love, Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 3000 cp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants. Her red crest is knotted and matted. Her red eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. Her job bores her to no end. She has decided to make it more interesting.

History: Synthrin lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Synthrin grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Synthrin. Being a Bounty Hunter kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: American accent

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

Description: A stocky lighter skinned woman, she sports tan clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her silver hair, when down, is lengthy. Her brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease, Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a robe, a symbol of the sun god around her neck, and a sword on her belt. Her hair is chestnut, silky, and of moderate length. She has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: She was born into a rich family. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. After a long history of fighting, Anne and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears suspenders and green workpants. His shirt is brown, and he wears a heavy green leather apron most of the time. His crest is white and curly. He wears a mask on his face.

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 a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Nykkan was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He became a Guard soon after.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Guard and was forced into it by his family; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Debt, Family. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Peridot (50 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp).