Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. She wears her white hair down. She has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Althaea's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Herbalist arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Althaea fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

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: Fighting, Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 300 pp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A small bag of saffron. (20 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears light armors faded through time and improper care. She has wavy chestnut hair. Her green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

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 is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. Being born in the west, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the west for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way south. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Flaws: Ugly, Forgetful. Bonds: Family, Poor. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 10000 gp. Blue quartz (16 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Coral (140 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp).

Description: She is an average looking southern female in her early mid-life. She wears a tan shirt, with a brown mid length skirt with brown tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Her hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. Her hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. Her mother was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and expand her business

Ideals: Joker, Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 6000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 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). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The light-skinned woman stands 5'0" and is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Cartwright. Her hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Her childhood dream was to be a Healer, but she was a colossal failure. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She's in love; and wants her loneliness to end

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Job, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Malachite (4 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Rose (40 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Coral (120 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Jade (120 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Red garnet (120 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears skinny pants and wears a blue and red robe with the hood down. He sports a long white beard, and similarly colored long hair. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He uses divination through singing.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. He found a children's book about a Elf Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 7000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Silver ewer (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp).

Description: She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She carries a battered halberd and tarnished dagger as well. She keeps her long silver hair kept up in a rat tail. Her violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Dwarves in Tordrid's homeland. Tordrid decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Fighting, Joker, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. She has wavy chestnut hair. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: She comes from a rich western family. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 5000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (100 gp). Gold and ruby ring (11000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.