Description: A middle-aged woman, she is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze, and is pretty ugly. Her crest is copper and very short. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gold.

Personality: Nala speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp).

Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she likes to wear ponchos typically of a light blue in addition to tight pants. Her hair is silver and very short. She has hazel eyes.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She is a great chef.

History: Theirastra was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Expand her business; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 600 sp. Blue quartz (4 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Azurite (4 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with violet lining and desert motifs. Her black hair, when down, is lengthy. She has amber eyes and a violet hat with a grey feather.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. At a young age both her parents were killed in an accident. Her uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took her in and had her trained in basic self defense. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

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

Ideals: Passionate, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 130 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned woman, she tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her white hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and she would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Opinionated, Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 20 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He wears bulky violet painted plate armor, and carries hammers. His chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. A friendly and beautiful Half-Elf, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: Born to a Banker, his father struggled to pay the bills. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

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

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Enemies, Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 24000 cp.