Description: An older woman who wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, she is not a threatening figure. She has wavy white hair. Her violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: Balifra was born in the east. At a young age she loved to build and create. A freak accident while working with her Dilettante father left her crippled. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable, Persistence. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: This woman is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes., and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her hair is long and golden with streaks of blonde, and is pulled back with small tan clips. Her eyes are brown.

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 invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: She was born in a small mountains village. 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. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 390 gp.

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears a brown tunic with white highlights, and long yellow pants that bunch up around her shoes. She has no fur. Her eyes are hazel.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: When she was but 6 years old her parents immigrated from the south. Her mother was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Many dire rats want her driven away; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a dagger on his belt, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 3'5" when asserting himself. His black hair is lengthy. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He hates orcs. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was born in a small desert village. Glim liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Many orcs want him driven away; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he prefers to wear brown clothing when he does not wear armor. He keeps his long brown fur kept up in a rat tail. This green eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Tabaxis in the west were limited. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Religious, Immigrant, Guardian. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 500 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.