Description: A 4'7" southern woman, she is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft white waves gently in the breeze. Her golden hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: Herleva is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Junk Dealer. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she wants to get laid

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Has a crush, Religious. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a sickle, but if one is not available she will default to her greatsword and is in decent physical shape. Her white hair is knotted and matted. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. While she appears to be a normal Human, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. After a long history of fighting, Jane and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic, Insane. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This eastern woman is abnormally tall. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her red hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her eyes are likewise brown. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: Born to a Glassblower, her mother struggled to pay the bills. Her parents were killed by gnolls in a raid when she was still a young child. The gnolls captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned male dresses like a well dressed Shipwright does. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His brown hair is heavily combed to the left. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 3000 sp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp).