Description: She is typically in her Cook uniform. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her quarterstaff, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. Her broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes brigands are coming to abduct people. Herleva enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born in the north to a Cook, Herleva learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Like her mother and her brother before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Cook. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Insane. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 700 gp. Zircon (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 6'5". He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants, and his gloved hand is found clutching a lance. His auburn hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Masseuse but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Masseuse and was forced into it by his family.

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light violet in addition to tight pants. Her auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Aline will drive conversation. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Job, Military. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Everburning torch. 3 Smokesticks. 1 Thunderstones. 3 Smokesticks.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman has a large blue mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her black robe. She has no hair. Her eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: She was born in the west. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and she possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Optimist, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 4000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.