Description: This southern woman is abnormally tall. She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. Ermina enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the south were limited. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Insomniac, Mundane, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: 4'11" and muscular, this western woman wears tattered old clothes. Her red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her eyes are likewise hazel. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Merchant who has hired her part-time. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: She was born at the edge of vast mountains. She found a children's book about a Human Paladin who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: She wants to get laid; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: Star ruby (1600 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Rose (70 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she has the majority of her body covered in plate. She has a long red ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her eyes are hazel and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Human in existence. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Beggar profession.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Like her mother and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Cook. She struck the Cook job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: She wants revenge against dire rats; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Job, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His black hair is braided into rings. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Born in the south to a Miller, Shane learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Miller.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Artistic, Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 500 gp.