Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears an entirely violet suit with tan socks and a vest with buckled shoes. She sports a flattop hair cut. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with writing. She constantly tries to fill her life with writing. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered writing. She has never given up on her writing dream.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This late middle aged woman sports white clothing, slightly heavier than average wear and is in decent physical shape. Her blonde hair, when down, is lengthy. Her eyes are likewise green.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. 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: She was born on a small isolated farm. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the island to a summer home near a ruined castle. She would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the island due to the painful memories there. Katherine took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up shortbow and armor she uses now. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and many dire rats want her driven away

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting, Logical. Bonds: Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 500 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp).

Description: She stands about 5'10" and dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. She has dyed her greying red hair a little too much giving a sharp red color. She has gray eyes.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She disdains her fellow northerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. Rosalind was born on a far northern forest where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Beggar. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and her religion dominates her actions

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. Her hair is long and chestnut with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small green clips. Her eyes are brown and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: This woman loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Beatrice hails from a village terrorized by brigands. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by brigands. Beatrice was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the brigands.

Motivation: Many brigands want her driven away; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 700 gp.