Description: She wears tan painted combat armor at almost all times. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. She sports blonde long hair. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). 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. Matilda 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.

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 800 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp).

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears yellow trousers with brown and black striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Her white hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her eyes are amber and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He is portly but not overly obese. His hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 1000 sp. Jade (70 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her auburn hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Human culture. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and to protect her home

Flaws: Racist, Shy, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Guardian. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 700 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp).