Description: A middle-aged woman, she usually wears her grey robe and has her nunchaku always slung over her shoulder, and is pretty ugly. Her blonde hair is still thick. Her brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a ruined castle. She would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the mountains due to the painful memories there. Joan took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up nunchaku and armor she uses now. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Joan fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and retire the richest woman in the north

Ideals: Joker, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Military. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork Light wooden shield. 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Breastplate.

Description: He is in excellent shape and prefers to wear green pants and tee shirts. His long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Rich. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 200 gp. Chrysoberyl (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'8" and muscular, this eastern woman wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Mason who has hired her part-time. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Ruler. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 200 gp. Jet (50 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Obsidian (14 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his black robe. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 500 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.