Description: An older woman who wears dull green sweaters, loose blue pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed scythe, just in case, she is not a threatening figure. Her blue hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. Her gold eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She is a great chef.

History: She was born into a rich family. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Addict, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Slave. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 3000 sp. Sardonyx (70 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp).

Description: He stands about 4'7" and wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a axe on his belt. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His golden hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: He was born in a small desert village. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He wants revenge against gnolls; and many gnolls want him driven away

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 2200 sp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. Her crest is cut close to her head. She has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 98. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Fletcher work with an outfit from a few towns over. Fletcher work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and revenge

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 1100 gp.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears pastel robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a pickaxe, but if one is not available she will default to her longsword. Her beige fur, when down, is lengthy. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Tabaxis in the west were limited. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle.

Flaws: Shy, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 60 gp.