Description: She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body, and she perpetually has her longsword ready. She has a long silver ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her violet eyes.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Matilda was born with her father's beautiful face. In her 17th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her father impaled in their home, and her mother beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist. Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 160 gp. Sardonyx (80 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears a worn and beaten armor. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover her moderate length auburn hair. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: She is a woman who does what she needs to. She will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: Grai was born in the north. At a young age she loved to build and create. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Painter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Painter work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Criminal record, Enemies, Job, In love. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 20 pp. Brown-green garnet (70 gp).

Description: He is a husky man, who wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty grey coat over it. His silver hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the west were limited. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Greedy. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her blonde hair is cut short. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She works hard and plays hard.

History: She was born in a small desert village. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. After a long history of fighting, Ootah and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 100 gp.