Description: He is a pot bellied eastern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with tan lining and desert motifs. He has black hair. 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 always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Impulsive. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 80 gp. Bloodstone (50 gp).

Description: She stands about 4'1" and is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. With bright chestnut hair. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. As a young child she wandered into the woods despite her mother's warnings against it. Afterwards she claimed she had encountered gnolls who tried to eat her hand. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Balifra fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and to unite with her brother

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Family. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears a tan cloak and cross-gartered pastel stockings. Her hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. Her eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She is an amazing painter.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. 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: Money/treasure; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 80 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she is wearing a long, white, dusty cloak. Her black hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. This amber eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. Recently she has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal.

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Criminal record. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 500 sp.