Description: This younger middle-aged woman has a large violet mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her brown robe, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. 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 is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. When Mara reached her early adolescence her Half-Elf mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: In love, Military. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 500 pp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears bulky brown painted plate armor. She wears a colorful flower in her black fur. Her yellow eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Knight arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Dwarven activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Dwarven doctor. She's also a talented Sailor, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Flaws: Impulsive, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 500 pp. Black star sapphire (1500 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Amber (150 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp).

Description: She wears suspenders and green workpants. Her shirt is red, and she wears a heavy green leather apron most of the time, and she perpetually has her bow ready. Her red hair is singed and shortened. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 15000 gp. A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (40 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a simple white robe with pastel stripes complete with hood. He is bald on top and has large black tufts of hair around his ears. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is greedy

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 3000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her hair is long and black with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small white clips. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Merla will drive conversation. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Extrovert, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 300 pp. Moss agate (6 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Sard (20 gp). Sard (20 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). White opal (1500 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Her auburn hair is knotted and matted. Her skin is flawless and her blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. 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. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She is content; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Flaws: Insane, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp).

Description: This slender woman stands about 4'7". She wears professional attire. Her long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her eyes are amber.

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. Grai enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. 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. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers; and regain custody of her daughter

Flaws: Hedonist, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Nature. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 8000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (30 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp).