Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears dull tan sweaters, loose grey pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed quarterstaff, just in case. She keeps her long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady gray eyes.

Personality: Matilda 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 has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: She comes from a rich western family. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a large cave. She would wander through that large cave 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 forest due to the painful memories there. Matilda took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up quarterstaff and armor she uses now. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 4'10". She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame, and her gloved hand is found clutching a lance. Her hair is cut close to her head. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Scribe. 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: Her religion dominates her actions.

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Rich, Job. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 3000 sp. Star ruby (1400 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Eye agate (7 gp).

Description: An older woman who wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body, she is not a threatening figure. She has shaved her head bald. Her gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She hates Humans with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She is fiercely devoted to her mother, and views her mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-sister.

History: She was born in the north. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: She wants revenge against goblins; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around her neck, and a hammer on her belt. Her black hair is still thick. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was born in the south. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the south were limited. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 700 gp.