Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty blue coat over it. Her hair is black and curly. Her eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: The child of a Knight, who enjoyed hunting, Nyx was taken on many hunting expeditions. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Guard. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and to be a knight again

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Nature, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: This light-skinned male wears a grey vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His green leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his grey boots flare out at the collars. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His silver hair is knotted and matted. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed grey hat.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

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

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 500 sp. 6 Acid flasks.

Description: This fat northern woman has a bulbous nose and has a large red mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her blue robe. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her tied-back hair is white. She has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. 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. After a long history of fighting, Pearl and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Military. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. She sports a flattop hair cut. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: She was born in a small island village. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. Recently she has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and to clean up the streets

Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Criminal record, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 6000 cp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears a violet armored body suit, with a simple blue line shooting up and back down. Her hair is golden and very short. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes giants are coming to abduct people. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature club.

Motivation: Revenge; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Mentor, In love. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 260 gp.