Description: A plain young-adult woman, she is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft white waves gently in the breeze. Her hair is white and very short. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Oriel has worked very hard to control her curse. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a tan cloak and cross-gartered yellow stockings. Her auburn hair is cut short. Her gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She is ready at a moment's notice to give into her darker urges. She is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. She often ends up burning people alive in the fires she starts.

History: Ahlyssa hails from a village terrorized by orcs. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered south to less war torn lands. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Insane, PTSD. Bonds: Criminal record, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 6000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is dressed in earthy colors with a red and grey handkerchief worn on her right side. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. Her long white hair reaches down to her waist. Her ears are large.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. 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: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. She tends to her Herbalist job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

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

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Family, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 3000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a pot bellied northern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She is typically in her Courier uniform. Her silver hair, when down, is lengthy. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Born to a Armorer, her mother struggled to pay the bills. She worked as a nervous Courier and found it very stressful. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Courier for the past few years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and expand her business

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Bonds: Job, Guardian, Poor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Peridot (60 gp). White opal (800 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp).