Description: This woman does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on her right hand. She sports chestnut long hair. Her ears are large.

Personality: Ermina hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her painting career. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: She was born into a rich family. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She has never given up on her painting dream.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'2". She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her white hair is greasy and uncared for. Her blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She was born in the north. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. She has never given up on her painting dream.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 3000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. His tied-back hair is black. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 300 gp. Silver pearl (50 gp).

Description: This late middle aged woman is wearing a long, white cloak and is in decent physical shape. Her chestnut hair is long and unkept. Her ears are large.

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 is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.