Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her white hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. Helen was born on a far western mountains where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Shoemaker. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A 6'1" southern man, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He sports a flattop hair cut. His skin is flawless and his green eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. When Norman reached his early adolescence his Human mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud.

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 700 gp. Eye agate (15 gp).

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears professional attire. She wears a feathered hat to hide her balding. Her eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: Anne was born with her father's beautiful face. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. After a long history of fighting, Anne and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Server

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 80 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a grey coat, and is pretty ugly. He has shaved his head bald. His ears are large.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Optimist, Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 200 gp. Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Peridot (20 gp). 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Chain shirt.