Description: This southern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. 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 wears her hair in dreadlocks. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. She is very protective of her business, her home, and her spouse. She is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: She was born into a rich family. Joan liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she has decided she is irredeemable

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 30000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears grey painted combat armor at almost all times. She has moderate length silver hair. Her gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: To unite with her brother.

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Slave, Military, Family. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 40000 cp.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears a worn and beaten armor. Her hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. Her blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Eva hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Bookbinder work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bookbinder work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Bookbinder for the past few years.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He is an epitome of beauty. His hair is short and red. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. Hugh is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his mother. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Pink pearl (40 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp).