Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her hair is short and silver. Her ears are large.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Gifted from a young age, Eloise studied abroad. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Persistence, Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 4000 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She is a husky woman, who prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Cecily was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. 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: Wants to raise her children well; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Passionate, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 400 gp. Violet garnet (200 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Rose (40 gp).

Description: A 5'0" northern woman, she wears a tattered pair of loose black pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. With bright black hair. She has violet eyes and a black hat with a tan feather.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Born to a Junk Dealer, her father struggled to pay the bills. When the war came and ruined her parents she was left adrift. She was a hard woman then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. After a long history of fighting, Egelina and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 600 gp. Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Iolite (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy silver stubble. He has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his black robe. He has a hunchback. His silver hair is matted, messy, and big. He has amber eyes and a brown hat with a black feather.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Religious, Military. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 3000 sp. Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp). 1 Magnifying glass.