Description: This eastern woman wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her clothes are grease stained in places. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Mara wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Bard, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: She was born in the east. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Priest hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Addict, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 3000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a simple black robe with grey stripes complete with hood. Her scarlet crest is unkempt and raggedy. Her gold eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 6000 cp.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears silk and lounges about seductively and is in decent physical shape. She has wavy black hair. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Healer. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: Lilith was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Healer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Healer work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She's also a talented Jeweler, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Job, In love. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Amber (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she dresses in green turtlenecks beneath a blue coat with white slacks. Her brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She has gleaming, smiling gold eyes.

Personality: While she is on the job, she is grim and serious. She understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. She keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

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. Osah 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 now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Half-Elven compassion; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Peridot (80 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Emerald (1300 gp). Coral (140 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Citrine (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears a tight fitting violet shirt and pants. Her red hair is well kept. Her brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Ella was born with her father's beautiful face. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: To pay off her debts; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 700 gp. Emerald (1200 gp).

Description: This northern woman is abnormally tall. She wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. She wears her red hair down. 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 hates Humans with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: She was born in the north. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 600 gp. A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp).

Description: She wears a brown armored body suit, with a simple violet line shooting up and back down. Her fur is white and curly. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her yellow eyes.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Flame 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. After a long history of fighting, Flame and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Religious. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: 3'5" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She prefers to wear flannel. Her white hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of brigands may trigger it at times.

History: Pyntle was born with her father's beautiful face. Her first spouse was a Bowyer, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has never given up on her music dream.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and she wants revenge against brigands

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Family, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This northern woman is abnormally tall. She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her dark red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her eyes are likewise white.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Tieflings in the north were limited. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Sage they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Farmer, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Terse, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Military, Family. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 24000 cp. Fire opal (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.