Description: 2'9" and muscular, this southern woman sports red clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. Her eyes are gray.

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 is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: Portia hails from a village terrorized by illithids. Through the years after Portia was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Portia's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Portia and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and she desires to right it; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Forgetful. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 90 pp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She has wavy brown hair. Her eyes are likewise hazel. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She is obsessed with her god.

History: She was born in a small desert village. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Nature. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy black stubble. She wears skinny pants and wears a brown and tan robe with the hood down. She has a hunchback. Her black hair is long and unkept. Her fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Dragonborn culture. Geva enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: A powerful slaver made her what she is. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Dragonborn people.

Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Hedonist, Depressed. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged woman is dressed in an above average manner and is in decent physical shape. Her hair is black and curly. Her brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

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 will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She has worked as a Locksmith like her father before her.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 500 gp. Violet garnet (800 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His chestnut hair is matted, messy, and big. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

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 is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Oren was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

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

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: In love, Mentor. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 330 gp. 1 Breastplate.

Description: Standing 3'4", this woman wears dull tan sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed trident, just in case. She has dyed her greying black hair a little too much giving a sharp black color. Her eyes are likewise blue. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: Gifted from a young age, Unvera studied abroad. 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 granted martial powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: With blue face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she prefers to wear blue pants and tee shirts. Her Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her eyes are violet and beady.

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. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

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. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Nissa was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 4'0" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her skin is flawless and her violet eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Her childhood dream was to be a Tanner, but she was a colossal failure. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Mayor for the past few years.

Motivation: Elven compassion; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Job. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Gnome, and stands approximately 3'3". She is renowned for her bright blue dresses and hats, and her gloved hand is found clutching a halberd. Her golden hair has been sun bleached extensively. She has a dull look in her gray eyes.

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 has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She took after her father in leading caravans. Because they were valued, her father taught her to defend herself. When her father died while fighting dire rats, the young Enidda began to lead the lost caravan. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and she desires to right it; and to reunite with her absent father

Ideals: Justice, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Family. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 28000 sp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.