Description: This eastern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears dark leathers with embroidery. With wild brown hair. She has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: She got into the Shoemaker business at a young age. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Job, Rich. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: Zircon (20 gp). Emerald (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'5" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her skin is flawless and her violet eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her painting with anyone who is interested.

History: She was born in a small desert village. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Nature. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 6000 sp.

Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He has wavy golden hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He found a children's book about a Human Paladin who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 3000 sp.