Description: This woman stands a little under 4'8" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. Her hair is black and very short. This hazel eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Herleva hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her writing career. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: Born in the south to a Merchant, Herleva learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered writing. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Merchant for the past few years.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Religious. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 9000 gp. Jasper (70 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Sard (70 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Star ruby (1500 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Brown diamond (8000 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp).

Description: This malnourished woman wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with blue lining and desert motifs. Her hair is golden and curly. Her blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: Leshanna hails from a village terrorized by illithids. As a young child she wandered into the woods despite her father's warnings against it. Afterwards she claimed she had encountered illithids who tried to eat her hand. She was granted martial powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and revenge

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Gold music box (4000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp).

Description: This western woman is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her hair is cut close to her head. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. 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. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Liftrasa fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and she seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 7000 gp. Amethyst (60 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). White opal (400 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Jet (60 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished woman wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She has no fur. She has a dull look in her copper eyes.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. 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: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 500 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver ewer (80 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2500 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (80 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (80 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp).

Description: She wears light armors faded through time and improper care. She carries with her a set of ceremonial daggers on her belt, each one with a jet on the hilt. Her hair is short and auburn. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Vola has worked very hard to control her curse. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to prove her worth to the world

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive, Disease. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 600 pp. Eye agate (11 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Eye agate (11 gp).

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. Her red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. Her eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. 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. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Family. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Malachite (8 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Jet (110 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Peridot (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a brown costume with the symbols of death on her torso. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. She has all her life been fascinated with painting.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the south. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Revenge; and she wants revenge against orcs

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 14000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). 1 Major magic item.