Description: This woman stands a little under 5'6" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She dresses in green turtlenecks beneath a white coat with red slacks. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her eyes are amber and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Shoemaker for hire.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. She keeps her long white hair kept up in a rat tail. Her blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

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. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Her necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. In her 16th year, her parents were killed by a orcs raid, leaving Eleanor alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and many orcs want her driven away

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: French accent

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

Description: This tall, slender woman is dressed in earthy colors with a black and brown handkerchief worn on her left side. Her auburn hair is matted, messy, and big. Her gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. 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: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Her childhood dream was to be a Cook, but she was a colossal failure. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 7 years.

Motivation: To be a Cook again; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: She stands about 5'11" and usually wears her yellow robe and has her club always slung over her shoulder. Her right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her red hair is braided into rings. Her hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Ahlyssa is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. 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.

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Job, Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 800 gp. Azurite (12 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp).