Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. 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: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Beatrice was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. After a long history of fighting, Beatrice and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she is dressed in earthy colors with a blue and brown handkerchief worn on her left side. She has styled her black hair well, parting it to the left. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her violet eyes.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. Giselle is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her brothers into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Spice Merchant arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and wants to raise her children well

Flaws: Insomniac, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Her hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is a Soapmaker first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her childhood dream was to be a Architect, but she was a colossal failure. She has worked as a Soapmaker like her mother before her.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Soapmaker responsibilities is difficult; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He carries a battered club and tarnished kukri as well. He wears his red hair up. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he is content

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Greedy, Fearful, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Server

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 3000 sp. Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Sard (60 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp).