Description: She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly longbows and rapiers. She has a very tight haircut. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Matilda was born the youngest of three triplets. At a young age both her parents were killed in an accident. Her uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took her in and had her trained in basic self defense. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: She has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day.

Flaws: Insane, Insomniac. Bonds: Criminal record, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 500 gp. Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). White opal (1000 gp).

Description: She stands about 4'10" and is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. She has a long chestnut ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

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. Helen was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 500 gp. Sard (60 gp). 1 Full Plate. 1 Banded mail.

Description: She has a missing right leg. She prefers to wear yellow clothing when she does not wear armor. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. 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: Rosalind lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: Many orcs want her driven away; and balancing her hectic life and new layabout responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Family, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She has a missing left arm. She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her brown hair is matted, messy, and big. Her brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Joan fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.