Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 5'4". She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look, and her gloved hand is found clutching a bastard sword. Her long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her ears are large.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: She was raised in a mountains tribe. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Merchant. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Has a crush, Nature, Job, Family. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: She is an average looking eastern female in her early mid-life. She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants. Her black hair is knotted and matted. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Avice speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: She comes from a rich eastern family. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and many dire rats want her driven away

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Family. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with pastel colored cloaks and clothing. His hair is silver and very short. His eyes are blue.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Rolf was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He was granted necromantic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Athletic, Pacifist, Logical. Bonds: Mentor, Slave. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an average looking southern female in her early mid-life. She prefers to wear flannel. Her hair is short and auburn. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born in the south to a Dyer, Herleva learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. 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 has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Dyer.

Motivation: Expand her business; and to be a map maker again

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Sensitive, Shy. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 400 gp. Moss agate (10 gp).