Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She prefers to wear white pants and tee shirts. Her black hair is well kept. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and she desires to right it; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: Star ruby (1100 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Amber (110 gp). Amber (110 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Sard (30 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp).

Description: She wears a blue shirt with thin tan vertical stripes and violet pants. She carries with her a set of pickaxes, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. She has moderate length blonde hair. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She uses divination through singing.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She found a children's book about a Elf Warrior 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 has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature pickaxe.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She likes to wear tan tank tops with brown skirt. Her chestnut hair is cut short. She has gray eyes and a tan hat with a brown feather.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with singing. She constantly tries to fill her life with singing. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and she seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He wears a pastel costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. His fur is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He is baby faced.

Personality: Beast is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Beast grew up listening to his mother's many stories. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 700 pp. Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). 1 Medium magic item.