Description: She wears an entirely black suit with red socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. This amber eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She is stubborn though. She always likes to keep a trick up her sleeve. She likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if she feels she even has a chance of losing.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. 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. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Flaws: Insomniac, Insane. Bonds: Guardian, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Weaver

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

Possessions: 220 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 likes to wear ponchos typically of a light white in addition to tight pants. Her chestnut hair is cut short. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. A freak accident while working with her Glassblower father left her crippled. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Flaws: Insane, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 230 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a black coat. He carries a battered shortspear and tarnished bow as well. He wears a deerstalker hat to cover his moderate length rusty crest. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Patrin was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 1000 cp. Red-brown spinel (50 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: 6'5" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She is wearing a long, black cloak. She has styled her chestnut hair well, parting it to the right. She has gleaming, smiling silver eyes.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She works hard and plays hard.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Half-Orc people; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Flaws: Insomniac, Hedonist, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 150 gp. Banded agate (5 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). 1 Half-Plate.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a simple grey robe with pastel stripes complete with hood. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are blue.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Guard arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. In her 18th 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 has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 110 gp. 1 Healer’s kit.