Description: An older woman who prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts, she is not a threatening figure. Her hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Eloise was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Eloise was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Mentor, Military. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 100 pp. White pearl (160 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he sports green clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His head has been shaved. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He works hard and plays hard.

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 mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 600 gp. Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Moonstone (40 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears a robe, a symbol of her god around her neck, and a crossbow on her belt. She is bald on top and has large red tufts of hair around her ears. Her eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). In her journeys she found a malevolent artifact. She wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull blue iron scale mail. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her head has been shaved. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Shoemaker profession.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Hadwisa was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 200 gp.