Description: An older woman who wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a monstrous two handed axe, but if one is not available she will default to her halberd, she is not a threatening figure. She keeps her silver crest in a pixie cut. She has gleaming, smiling gold eyes.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. After coming to the age of reason, Jezean took it upon herself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. After a long history of fighting, Jezean and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, PTSD. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She wears a pastel top hat and pastel clothes, and carries sickles. Her fur is short and cinnamon. Her skin is flawless and her yellow eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Through the years after Pelt was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Pelt's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 50 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He is lean but muscular and typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep green leather and dull brown iron scale mail. His hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Courier. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Being born in the west, 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 west 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 south. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 210 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His red hair is matted, messy, and big. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Gifted from a young age, Trym studied abroad. After coming to the age of reason, Trym took it upon himself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To be a Cartwright again; and he is greedy

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress), and is pretty ugly. Her brown hair is thinning but still full. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

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

Ideals: Passionate, Professionalism, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Her blonde hair is long and unkept. Her eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Stableman who has hired her part-time. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Stableman but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Luthra lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: To settle down with her crush; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Family. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 230 gp.

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. Her red hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Body Guard hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She tends to her Body Guard job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and a strong sense of loyalty to half-orc people

Flaws: Shy, Racist. Bonds: Religious, Poor, Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: He dresses well, wearing green shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly bastard swords and lances. His white hair is still thick. His red eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker green hat.

Personality: Melech speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Dyer arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. She wears her copper crest down. Her gold eyes peer out from beneath her Stetson black hat.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. Being born in the south, 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 south 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 north. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Religious, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 300 sp. 1 Masterwork studded leather.