Description: This dark-skinned female wears dark leathers with embroidery. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her black hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: Hugolina lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She has been helping groups of widows and orphans who have fled abusive spouses or lost their families to gnolls.

Motivation: To unite with her brother; and regain custody of her daughter

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Family, Rich. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 2200 gp. Zircon (20 gp). Jade (140 gp). Malachite (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman typically wears red cloth garments or leather armor, and a wedding ring on her right hand. She has wavy brown hair. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She was born at the edge of vast forest. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her.

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: In love, Nature. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 1000 gp. Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp).

Description: She wears suspenders and blue workpants. Her shirt is red, and she wears a heavy blue leather apron most of the time. She has dyed her greying chestnut hair a little too much giving a sharp chestnut color. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Assassin who has hired her part-time. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Quillathe was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She found a children's book about a Elf Monk who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To protect her home; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Bonds: Has a crush, Mentor, Adventurer, Guardian. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: This slender woman stands about 6'2". She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with green lining and desert motifs. She wears her silver crest up. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Secretive, Mundane. Bonds: Religious, Job. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 12000 sp.