Description: Standing 6'3", this woman tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her chestnut hair is lengthy. Her eyes are black.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Through the years after Akta was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Akta's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She has never given up on her dancing dream.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (80 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her golden hair is thinning but still full. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

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

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 5000 gp. Golden pearl (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with tan slacks. She has wavy black hair. Her ears are large.

Personality: Anakis is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Anakis was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Her divine abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Mason.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to be a stylist again

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears a fancy black dress. Her gold crest, when down, is lengthy. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: Born to a Miner, her mother struggled to pay the bills. Her first spouse was a Miner, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found.

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 8000 gp.

Description: She wears a worn and beaten armor. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her axe, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a dagger on it. Her red hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her eyes are likewise green. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Nora hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her painting career. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Blacksmith but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Artistic, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears many layers of old clothing at all times and is in decent physical shape. With bright blonde hair. Her gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Masseuse for the past few years.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Gold and ruby ring (6000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp).

Description: He wears a green shirt with thin black vertical stripes and white pants. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His white crest is lengthy. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gold eyes.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He was born in the east. In his 16th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Shedinn alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 11000 gp. Peridot (70 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp).