Description: She is a pot bellied southern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears a grey vest and prefers green and white shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. Her silver hair is thinning but still full. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She was born at the edge of vast desert. A gifted student she started as a Marshal, but she got bored and became a Merchant. She became a Merchant soon after.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 1500 sp.

Description: An older woman who sports yellow clothing, slightly heavier than average wear, she is not a threatening figure. Her white hair, when down, is lengthy. She has a dull look in her amber eyes.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Rosalind was born with her mother's beautiful face. She has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

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

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This woman wears a fancy black dress. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her black hair is knotted and matted. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 300 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp).

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 4'8" and wears a tan costume with the symbols of the sun god on her torso. She has shaved her head bald. She has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She moved out north to avoid the crime she committed. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: She will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Mundane, Shy. Bonds: Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, she is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her cinnamon fur is singed and shortened. Her eyes are yellow and beady.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. 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

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Slave, Job. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 130 pp. Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she typically wears blue cloth garments or leather armor. Her long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her eyes are hazel and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 9 years.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Logical, Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Half-Orcs. Her skin is dark but she possesses many tan ritualistic tattoos. She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Her blonde hair is wavy and long. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

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 plays an instrument quite well.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Mayor arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Her childhood dream was to be a Butcher, but she was a colossal failure. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and expand her business

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears black painted combat armor at almost all times, and carries sickles. Her brown hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting, Passionate. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 12000 cp. Red garnet (90 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She is renowned for her bright black dresses and hats. Her hair is cut close to her head. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. A true patriot, Sekhmet would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She was born into a rich family. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Unemployed work with an outfit from a few towns over. Unemployed work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Bonds: Attractive, Military, Rich, Job. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 100 gp. Black pearl (200 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.