Description: She is renowned for her bright black dresses and hats. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. She sports a flattop crest cut. Her eyes are red and catlike.

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 has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: She was raised in a mountains tribe. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She has dedicated herself to building a better world.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 6000 gp. Blue sapphire (900 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Rose (20 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Coral (130 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Rose (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Sard (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide her balding. Her eyes are likewise black. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 1000 pp. Obsidian (14 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Malachite (14 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). White opal (1600 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp).

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. She sports brown long hair. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a old dungeon. She would wander through that old dungeon and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the mountains due to the painful memories there. Fistula took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up axe and armor she uses now. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Fistula fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and she is greedy

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). Gold and ruby ring (10000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1400 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. She is physically well-built. Her brown hair is thinning but still full. She has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Guard business.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Vepar grew up listening to her father's many stories. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south.

Ideals: Joker, Persistence, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 5000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (50 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She stands about 6'4" and wears a fancy green dress. Her left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. She sports a flattop hair cut. This white eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Born in the east her family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Shipwright hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Crown-heir they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Shipwright, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Family. Occupation: Shipwright

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

Possessions: 1000 gp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is dressed in a clean white cloak covering her clean studded leather. Her tied-back hair is auburn. Her hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: She was born into a rich family. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and retire the richest woman in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 800 pp. Gold music box (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver ewer (50 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with black colored cloaks and clothing. She is an epitome of beauty. Her hair is white, silky, and of moderate length. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To protect her home.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Selfish. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 9000 gp. Blue quartz (15 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Obsidian (15 gp).