Description: This late middle aged woman prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts and is in decent physical shape. Her copper crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She has a dull look in her gold eyes.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when goblins swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 130 gp. Rose (80 gp).

Description: He wears a tattered pair of loose brown pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly morningstars and shields. He has a long brown beard with little hanging trinkets. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his violet eyes.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Born to a Fletcher, his father struggled to pay the bills. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. Being a Fortune-teller kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal.

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 50 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright pastel and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His red fur is smooth and relatively long. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Tabaxis in the west were limited. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears suspenders and brown workpants. His shirt is pastel, and he wears a heavy brown leather apron most of the time. His gray fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the west. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature whip.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Guardian, Immigrant, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 80 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman wears dull red sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed bow, just in case. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on her right hand. Her black hair is smooth and relatively long. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and she is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 90 gp. 2 Acid flasks.