Description: She wears long strands of opal and short brown dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'9" when asserting herself. Her black hair is lengthy. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. 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. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a black coat over a brown low-cut shirt, and a deerstalker hat upon her head. She has wavy rusty crest. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with dancing. She constantly tries to fill her life with dancing. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of brigands once and for all.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to her current location. Being a Fortune-teller 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: Many brigands want her driven away; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Enemies, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 30 pp.

Description: With yellow face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a fancy violet suit. He has styled his red hair well, parting it to the left. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: Rose (50 gp).

Description: She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her silver hair is well kept. She has brown eyes and a brown hat with a black feather.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and obtaining odd cultural dwarven artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 500 sp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp). 1 Magnifying glass.

Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she is dressed in earthy colors with a pastel and black handkerchief worn on her right side. Her lavender fur is heavily combed to the right. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. 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 studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She was granted divine powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Gifted, Athletic. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: In love, Family. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 310 gp.

Description: She dresses like a well dressed Banker does, and carries falchions. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: Born in the north to a Banker, Arara learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. 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. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears a green tunic with brown highlights, and long tan pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her red eyes peer out from beneath her deerstalker green hat.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She is a great chef.

History: Her divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. After a long history of fighting, Korinn and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To pay off her debts; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 700 sp. Blue quartz (16 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears tan leather gloves, a tan jacket, and tight pants. Her hair is auburn and very short. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: This woman loves singing and to teach people singing more than just about anything. She disdains her fellow southerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Carlin grew up listening to her father's many stories. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the south were limited. She has never given up on her singing dream.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized grey coat, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Morana lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. 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: An old rival family wants her found; and to reunite with her old friends

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: In love, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1000 cp. Red garnet (120 gp).