Description: Standing 2'8", this woman is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She wears her chestnut hair down. Her brown eyes peer out from beneath her small white hat.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Philomena is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: Born in the south to a Guard, Philomena learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Like her mother and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Guard. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Guardian, Job, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 9000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. Her fur is orange, silky, and of moderate length. This green eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is mildly Tabaxi supremacist, though she does not identify as such. 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: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature spear.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Dwarven people; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Military, Adventurer, In love. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Moonstone (80 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Rose (80 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Rose (80 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Sard (80 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Emerald (900 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Zircon (80 gp).

Description: Her right side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her scarlet crest is lengthy. 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 curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Quespa hails from a village terrorized by goblins. Quespa was born on a far western desert where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Laborer. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to goblins demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of goblins; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by goblins, and she desires to right it

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 300 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 4'8" northern woman, she wears a violet coat over a grey low-cut shirt, and a wide-brimmed hat upon her head. She has wavy golden hair. This blue eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is mildly Half-Elf supremacist, though she does not identify as such. A friendly and beautiful Half-Elf, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: Gifted from a young age, Antinua studied abroad. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She bought a whip and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and halfling compassion

Ideals: Gifted, Athletic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 8000 gp. Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Her hair is blonde, 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 is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. She has all her life been fascinated with writing.

History: Isabella was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Bellfounder hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 23000 gp. Alexandrite (1200 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Fire opal (800 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a flail, but if one is not available she will default to her monstrous two handed axe. Her crest is short and bronze. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She hates orcs. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing music.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. 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: A deep hatred of orcs; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 4000 gp. Eye agate (6 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Emerald (1300 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Coral (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Rose (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp).

Description: This woman stands a little under 6'3" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and red, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She keeps her long silver hair kept up in a rat tail. Her amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: Bilga was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Bather for the past few years.

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

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Rich, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 600 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (90 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.