Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is wearing a tight violet one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. Her chestnut hair is knotted and matted. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. In her 13th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her father impaled in their home, and her mother beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. Some 3 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Herleva never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Fearful, Mundane. Bonds: Family, In love. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 23000 gp. Violet garnet (300 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Black opal (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Eye agate (13 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she likes to wear ponchos typically of a light yellow in addition to tight pants. Her moppish brown hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Thiala liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Military, Family. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Jet (130 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Fire opal (1600 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western man wears a tattered pair of loose grey pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His clothes are grease stained in places. His hair is short and auburn. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the mountains due to the painful memories there. Adrik took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up bastard sword and armor he uses now. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Family, Nature. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 7000 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). Coral (130 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). 1 Medium 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 wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. She has wavy chestnut hair. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Dyer but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: When she was but 6 years old her parents immigrated from the north. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 5000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Hematite (12 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He has a missing left arm. He wears long strands of sapphire and short white dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His chestnut hair is long and unkept. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 1200 pp. Gold music box (4000 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears an entirely yellow suit with grey socks and a vest with buckled shoes. She has styled her golden hair well, parting it to the right. Her fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Her martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Courier hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to be a ruler again

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Military, Poor, In love, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 800 pp. Rock crystal (70 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Malachite (12 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. Her auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She thrives on attention. She does whatever is in her power to gain the attention of whomever she deems a fit date. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She was born into a rich family. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has never given up on her dancing dream.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and she is greedy

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Disease, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 7000 gp. Chrysoprase (50 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Amber (140 gp).