Description: This western woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. Her blonde hair is singed and shortened. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Balifra 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and to reunite with her absent mother

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Has a crush, Enemies, Nature, Family. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 8000 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 (10 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp).

Description: She wears a green feathered hat and green clothes. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her blue crest is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: A powerful necromancer made her what she is. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father 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. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Aasathra fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 8000 gp. Jasper (50 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Coral (40 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Sard (50 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Jade (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a tan armored body suit, with a simple violet line shooting up and back down. She is physically well-built. Sporting a chestnut mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 6000 gp. Bloodstone (20 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). White pearl (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. Her auburn hair is lengthy. She has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: Born in the east to a Gardener, Maynild learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Her parents enrolled her in a Druid school at a young age so that she could practice her divine talents. She tends to her Gardener job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she is greedy

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 3000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 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. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western woman is abnormally tall. She is wearing a long, grey, dusty cloak. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her brown hair is braided into rings. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: The child of western immigrants she idolized her mother. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Immigrant, Guardian, In love, Rich. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 4000 gp. Chrysoprase (30 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Amber (120 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Amber (120 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Jacinth (3000 gp). Citrine (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a brown coat over a black low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon his head. He wears a broad hat to cover his moderate length chestnut hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He was born into a rich family. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Many orcs want him driven away; and expand his business

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 9000 gp. Jade (120 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Rose (80 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Sard (80 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Jasper (80 gp).

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She is renowned for her bright grey dresses and hats. She has white hair. Her brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Urshar lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Urshar fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 12000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (60 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp).