Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Half-Orcs. Her skin is dark but she possesses many blue ritualistic tattoos. She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her auburn hair is still thick. Her green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Vanchu was born in the west. At a young age she loved to build and create. She has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. After a long history of fighting, Vanchu and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and to prove her worth to the world

Ideals: Philantrophist, Persistence, Artistic. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 2300 sp.

Description: She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. She carries with her a set of lances, each one with a jet on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her black hair is braided into rings. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. The war was a terrible time for her, and Ida does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Ideals: Fighting, Passionate, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. 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. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions.

Flaws: Ugly, Secretive, Impulsive. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she likes to wear ponchos typically of a light green in addition to tight pants. She keeps her silver crest in a flapper bob. She wears large thick round spectacles.

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 claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: Gesrethe was raised in a hard working conservative environment. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She has achieved small success as a Spice Merchant.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Nature, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

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 wears skinny pants and wears a black and green robe with the hood down. Her white hair is thinning but still full. Her eyes are amber.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: The child of western immigrants she idolized her father. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she is greedy

Flaws: Insane, Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 400 gp. Bloodstone (70 gp).

Description: He has a large violet mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his tan robe. His brown hair is braided into rings. His half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He now mingles about in high society.

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

Ideals: Professionalism, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Slave. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Light steel shield.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are hazel.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: She was born in the east. Through the years after Eleanor was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Eleanor's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Barber.

Motivation: She made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and to be a mercenary again

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Immigrant, Job, Debt. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears just a violet suit. She has a very tight haircut. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage son.

History: She got into the Carpenter business at a young age. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She's also a talented Bather, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Persistence, Athletic. Bonds: Family, Job, Military. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She is a pot bellied southern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft pastel waves gently in the breeze. She has a long black ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her eyes are likewise brown. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 75. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. A friendly and beautiful Human, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 110 gp.