Description: She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She carries with her a set of shortbows, each one with a ruby on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. She wears her brown hair up. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady green eyes.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Orla grew up listening to her father's many stories. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

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

Possessions: 70 pp.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. He wears dark leathers with embroidery, marred by chocolates. With bright auburn hair and a scraggly beard. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady green eyes.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Military, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her hammer, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. Her brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. Some 4 years later her spouse died after the birth of her daughter. Heartbroken, Dell never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her daughter whom she trained as her mother had trained her before.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Disciplined, Fighting. Bonds: In love, Military. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 2'9" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with red lining and desert motifs. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her eyes are likewise green.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has a dull look in his red eyes.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 360 gp. Onyx (30 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). 1 Half-Plate.