Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. Her black hair is still thick. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

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. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage daughter.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Shanairla was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. After a long history of fighting, Shanairla and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and doesn't want to be a servant and was forced into it by her family

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Mentor. Occupation: Servant

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 1600 sp.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears dull tan sweaters, loose grey pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed ceremonial dagger, just in case. His auburn hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Mentor, Family. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: She wears an entirely brown suit with white socks and a vest with buckled shoes, and carries scythes. Her brown fur is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep yellow.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. The war was a terrible time for her, and Shifting does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. 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. After a long history of fighting, Shifting and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Poor. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 2000 gp. Citrine (80 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With green face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She has styled her silver hair well, parting it to the right. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family After coming to the age of reason, Finellen took it upon herself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. Recently she has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 900 sp. Moonstone (60 gp).

Description: 3'9" and muscular, this southern woman wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Sporting a brown mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her skin is flawless and her brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: Bolhild was born with her father's beautiful face. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic, Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 700 gp. Alexandrite (1000 gp). White pearl (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

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 is dressed in a clean pastel cloak covering her clean studded leather. She wears a deerstalker hat to hide her balding. Her copper eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: Silent hails from a village terrorized by orcs. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered north to less war torn lands. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Optimist, Professionalism. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: She is a pot bellied southern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Ellywick was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Ellywick abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Beggar for hire.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears a yellow coat over a red low-cut shirt, and a small hat upon his head. His auburn hair is cut short. His amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. At some point he was captured by dire rats and was tortured. After several years of this he finally managed to escape. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Diggory was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Criminal record, Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. Her moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her hazel eyes.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. 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 remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to settle down with her crush

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Military. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 3000 cp.