Description: She wears a robe, a symbol of strength around her neck, and a shield on her belt. She is portly but not overly obese. Her white hair is knotted and matted. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Vola 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. 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 then took over the family business and is one of the better Butcher for hire.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 10000 cp. 1 Masterwork Light steel shield.

Description: She wears tattered old clothes. She carries a battered nunchaku and tarnished ceremonial dagger as well. Her blonde hair is still thick. Her brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. Being a Armorer kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: She has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 5000 cp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a yellow armored body suit, with a simple brown line shooting up and back down. He has no hair. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Trym was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Trym decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 1000 cp. Zircon (40 gp). 1 Good lock.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Her hair is red and curly. She has green eyes and a blue hat with a black feather.

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 kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Malquis grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her white hair has been sun bleached extensively. She has gleaming, smiling gold eyes.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Markosian grew up listening to her mother's many stories. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Adventurer, In love, Family. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 90 gp. 1 Masterwork Artisan’s tools.

Description: The light-skinned woman stands 3'1" and wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. She has shaved her head bald. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Tawna was born with her father's beautiful face. Like her father and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Slave Trader. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by goblins. Tawna was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the goblins.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge.

Flaws: Terse, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 300 sp. Red spinel (50 gp).

Description: She wears grey leather gloves, a grey jacket, and tight pants. She carries with her a set of longbows on her belt, each one with a ruby on the hilt. She is bald on top and has large blonde tufts of hair around her ears. She has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She is stubborn though. She always likes to keep a trick up her sleeve. She likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if she feels she even has a chance of losing.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family She became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a green coat, and carries whips. Her crest is cut close to her head. Her eyes are a pleasant gold.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: She was raised in a island tribe. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Pyxrin fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC; and she has a crush on the local farmer

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Guardian, Has a crush, Nature. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 130 gp. Azurite (14 gp). 1 Masterwork Musical instrument.

Description: She wears a white Stetson hat and white clothes. She carries with her a set of scythes, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. She wears her brown hair up. This hazel eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Ubada wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Sorcerer, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Half-Orcs in Ubada's homeland. Ubada decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ubada fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Soapmaker responsibilities is difficult; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 50 gp.