Description: She is scrawny and has patchy silver stubble. She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). She has a hunchback. She has a very tight haircut. This amber eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Her parents were killed by gnolls in a raid when she was still a young child. The gnolls captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge; and many gnolls want her driven away

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: This woman dresses well, wearing brown shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her tied-back hair is silver. Her eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. A friendly and beautiful Dwarf, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. Helja was born on a far eastern island where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Shoemaker. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a simple yellow robe with white stripes complete with hood. His long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has gray eyes.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

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

Possessions: 130 gp. Silver pearl (130 gp).

Description: She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her scarlet crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She has red eyes.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She takes great joy in being the best Spice Merchant in town.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of freemasons.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and wants to raise her children well

Flaws: Antagonistic, Secretive. Bonds: Religious, Job, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1000 cp.