Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her red hair is long and unkept. Her amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Through the years after Antinua was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Antinua's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 2700 sp.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She tends to wear a large blue jacket. Her brown hair is braided into rings. Her green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Carlin will drive conversation. 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: The child of southern immigrants she idolized her mother. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and regain custody of her son

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record, Job, Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy chestnut stubble. She wears tattered old clothes. She has a hunchback. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Faral embodies much of what other species detest in the Elves. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. A serious injury left her father unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm father. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Faral fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Debt. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: This late middle aged woman prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs and is in decent physical shape. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Panana was born the youngest of three triplets. After coming to the age of reason, Panana took it upon herself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To pay off her debts; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Gifted, Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Family, Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 600 sp. 1 Magnifying glass.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears a worn and beaten armor and is in decent physical shape. Her brown hair is heavily combed to the right. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with writing. She constantly tries to fill her life with writing. 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: A child with a great deal of writing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Now she works as a writing tutor during her time off.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: In love, Mentor. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 3000 cp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp).

Description: This eastern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears red robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a kukri, but if one is not available she will default to her shield. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She is baby faced.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: Born to a Sailor, her father struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Barber hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Many dire rats want her driven away.

Ideals: Opinionated, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). A small bag of saffron. (90 gp).

Description: This tall, slender woman wears dull black sweaters, loose tan pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed club, just in case. Her black crest is thinning but still full. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. 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. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC; and she would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Military, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She dresses well, wearing black shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. Her hair is black and curly. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: This woman loves singing and to teach people singing more than just about anything. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. Bendoo 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 bought a scimitar and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Nature. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: Red-brown spinel (140 gp).

Description: With white face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He has styled his brown hair well, parting it to the left. His gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born into a rich family. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Gormogord grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Gormogord. After months of barely getting by, Gormogord managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Optimist, Professionalism. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 20 pp.