Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a white costume with the symbols of strength on her torso. Her black hair is still thick. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her hazel eyes.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She's also a talented Barber, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Job, Religious. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: She has a missing left arm. She wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Her crest is red and curly. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Painter but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Megren was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She became a Painter soon after.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she's in love

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She has slicked back red hair. Her skin is flawless and her green eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: She got into the Locksmith business at a young age. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Locksmith for hire.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and regain custody of her son

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she usually wears her white robe and has her morningstar always slung over her shoulder. Her golden hair is still thick. This violet eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Nella is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: Nella was raised in a hard working conservative environment. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Butcher. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Extrovert, Fighting. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 100 sp. Bloodstone (30 gp).

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her tied-back hair is blonde. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are brown.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: When she was but 8 years old her parents immigrated from the east. 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 then took over the family business and is one of the better Fortune-teller for hire.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Opinionated, Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 150 gp. Chrysoberyl (40 gp).

Description: She is a physically imposing light-skinned woman. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady violet eyes.

Personality: While she is on the job, she is grim and serious. She understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Shoemaker. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Shoemaker.

Motivation: Expand her business; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Mundane. Bonds: Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 1600 sp. Sard (30 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp).

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He typically wears white cloth garments or leather armor, marred by beers. He has golden hair. He has blue eyes and a white hat with a blue feather.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He has never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Antagonistic. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Standing 6'5", this woman is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her white crest is heavily combed to the right. Her eyes are gold and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Herbalist arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and she is greedy

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 70 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a tight fitting pastel shirt and pants. He has styled his cinnamon fur well, parting it to the right. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Fearful, Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 140 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.