Description: A middle-aged woman, she does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it, and is pretty ugly. She has shaved her head bald. Her eyes are brown and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Her divine abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. She has wavy golden hair. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. While she appears to be a normal Human, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She bought a morningstar and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Insomniac, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. This violet eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing dancing.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. In her 17th year, her parents were killed by a orcs raid, leaving Matilda 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 orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and many orcs want her driven away

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Selfish, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 1200 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His long black hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes are violet and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his father. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Igden fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1000 gp. Bloodstone (20 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 5'9" northern woman, she wears an entirely violet suit with grey socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her hair is cut close to her head. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and her religion dominates her actions

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Poor, Religious. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 2700 gp. Obsidian (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she is dressed in an above average manner. She keeps her black crest in a pixie cut. Her red eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She is fiercely devoted to her mother, and views her mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-sister.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Her mother was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 11000 sp. Moonstone (70 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Eye agate (8 gp).

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a violet coat. Her hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Spice Merchant hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She bought a rapier and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

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

Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Poor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 6000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 4'9". She is wearing a long, blue, dusty cloak. Her red hair is lengthy. Her eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Elves in Shanairla's homeland. Shanairla decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. After a long history of fighting, Shanairla and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 1500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He carries with him a set of longswords on his belt, each one with a topaz on the hilt. His brown hair is singed and shortened. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He uses divination through singing.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Detective arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and to protect his home

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Guardian. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.