Description: A 5'3" northern woman, she dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her golden hair is braided into rings. Her gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

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. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Herleva is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She was raised in a plains tribe. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Justice, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a brown shirt, with a black mid length skirt with black tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. She wears a broad hat to cover her moderate length chestnut hair. She has amber eyes.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. She is obsessed with her god.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: She wants revenge against orcs; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Religious, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears silk and lounges about seductively. Her long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

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 takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She has worked as a Map Maker like her father before her.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 40000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He carries a battered pickaxe and tarnished sword as well. He has shaved his head bald. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Norman embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. A friendly and beautiful Human, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: He got into the Tanner business at a young age. His arcane abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and expand his business

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 1000 sp. Aquamarine (500 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Masterwork Light wooden shield.