Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. With bright auburn hair. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Ella was born with her mother's beautiful face. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father 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 now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She typically wears brown cloth garments or leather armor. Her hair is short and brown. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She has all her life been fascinated with painting.

History: Mary was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Paladin, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Paladin in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 30000 cp. Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp).

Description: She wears a white shirt, with a pastel mid length skirt with pastel tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. She keeps her silver hair in a pixie cut. Her half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: The child of western immigrants she idolized her father. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

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

Description: She wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her pickaxe with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt, and she perpetually has her pickaxe ready. Her long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 10 pp.