Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. She has wavy chestnut hair. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her brown eyes.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Balifra was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. Recently the stress of being a Carter has made it difficult for her to sleep.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Military. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 1200 sp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp).

Description: He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a blue coat. His red hair and beard is wavy and long. His half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Barrister for the past few years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 400 gp.

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.