Description: She is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, blue shirt, and black tie. She carries with her a set of monstrous two handed axes on her belt, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. Her black hair is thinning but still full. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: Shautha was born with her mother's beautiful face. 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. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, In love. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: She stands about 3'9" and wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her eyes are likewise blue. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. 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. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She has a crush on the local Bather; and obtaining odd cultural half-orc artifacts is her passion

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: She is a physically imposing light-skinned woman. She wears a robe, a symbol of the sun god around her neck, and a shield on her belt. She has done her best to style her brown hair to look like a famous performer. Her eyes are blue and she is always smoking a pipe.

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 always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. 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 east. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Glassblower they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Bricklayer, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and doesn't want to be a bricklayer and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 1600 sp.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she is dressed in a clean blue cloak covering her clean studded leather. She has done her best to style her brown hair to look like a famous performer. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is a woman who does what she needs to. She will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. When triggered she is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: Meena was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. 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. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 310 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: 5'7" and muscular, this northern man dresses like a well dressed Baker does. His white hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. His violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Quarion lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. After a long history of fighting, Quarion and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Baker and was forced into it by his family; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Athletic, Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears a grey coat over a black low-cut shirt, and a deerstalker hat upon her head. She wears her golden hair down. This violet eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Ostracized due to the martial powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Dwarves became a terror of the countryside. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Secretive. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: 6'6" and muscular, this southern woman wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. Her copper crest is lengthy. Her eyes are likewise red. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her.

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Impeccable. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: Pink pearl (150 gp).

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 3'6" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She dresses like a well dressed Ruler does. She has done her best to style her black hair to look like a famous performer. She has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Cumpen lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Ruler. She became a Ruler soon after.

Motivation: To be a Shipwright again.

Ideals: Disciplined, Optimist. Bonds: Job, Rich, Family. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 1600 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This woman wears long strands of emerald and short yellow dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her brown hair is lengthy. Her eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She is obsessed with her god.

History: She was raised in a mountains tribe. 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. 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: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and money/treasure

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Nature. Occupation: Priest

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 60 gp. Smoky quartz (70 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.