Description: This eastern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears a black cloak and cross-gartered blue stockings. Her black hair is braided into rings. Her eyes are hazel and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Giselle was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Through the years after Giselle was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Giselle's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Giselle and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Flaws: Ugly, Secretive, Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 3000 sp. Obsidian (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears just a black suit. Her red hair is smooth and relatively long. She has a dull look in her violet eyes.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Seamstress work with an outfit from a few towns over. Seamstress work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She is greedy; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Rich. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She usually wears her blue robe and has her halberd always slung over her shoulder. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She was born into a rich family. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. 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 doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and she is greedy

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 3000 sp.

Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'11" when asserting himself. His brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He hates orcs. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He bought a falchion and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: A deep hatred of orcs; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 800 gp. Smoky quartz (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.