Description: She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time, and carries nunchakus. She keeps her red hair in a flapper bob. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Hadwisa was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To end her boredom.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Mundane, Selfish, Depressed. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 3000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His white hair is long and unkept. His gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. His parents were killed by gnolls in a raid when he was still a young child. The gnolls captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Stableman. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it.

Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears violet robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a quarterstaff, but if one is not available he will default to his ceremonial dagger. His brown hair and beard is wavy and long. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Priest. He has achieved small success as a Priest.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 600 gp. Malachite (10 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Jade (150 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp).

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 4'9" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: Ida was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Expand her business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.