Description: She is a husky woman, who wears a tan tunic with red highlights, and long grey pants that bunch up around her shoes. With bright chestnut hair. Her amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her mother. Ella was born on a far northern island where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Body Guard. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Joker, Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Artisan’s tools.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Her chestnut hair is still thick. Her green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She thrives on attention. She does whatever is in her power to gain the attention of whomever she deems a fit date. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: Her necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Masseuse they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Animal Trainer, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 130 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This woman wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: She got into the Shepherd business at a young age. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Shepherd for hire.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Shepherd responsibilities is difficult; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She is an average looking northern female in her early mid-life. She is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. She wears a colorful flower in her brown hair. She has silver eyes.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: Vapula was born with her father's beautiful face. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She was forced to fight in gladiatorial arenas alongside her partner. They became the best of friends and one day they managed to break out together and then went their separate ways.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 200 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She prefers to wear black clothing when she does not wear armor. Her blonde hair is thinning but still full. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Gorga 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. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Nature, In love, Military. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 3000 cp. Violet garnet (200 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: He is lean but muscular and typically wears grey cloth garments or leather armor. His golden hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. 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 considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: Norman was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His childhood dream was to be a Ruler, but he was a colossal failure. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a green shirt, with a brown mid length skirt with brown tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Her brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her eyes are gold.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: Gifted from a young age, Akta studied abroad. She always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she is greedy

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted. Bonds: Religious, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 4'2" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She is renowned for her bright brown dresses and hats. Her silver hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her eyes are blue.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Hlin was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Thieves’ tools.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He is wearing a tight brown one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He is an epitome of beauty. His tied-back hair is brown. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his violet eyes.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. Gimgen enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Gimgen was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and to protect his home

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 17000 cp. Freshwater pearl (11 gp).