Description: She is a pot bellied southern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears black trousers with blue and black striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Her moppish brown hair is in a traditional bowl cut. She has violet eyes and a black hat with a blue feather.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Ekk was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and to protect her home

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Guardian, Mentor. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her nunchaku, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a cross on it. Her fur is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her eyes are amber.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: She was born at the edge of vast island. In her 14th year, her parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Emerald alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She wants revenge against dire rats; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Nature, Enemies, Rich, In love. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 48000 sp.

Description: He wears baggy brown pantaloons and a grey scarf. His red fur is braided into rings. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was born into a rich family. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. After months of barely getting by, Gale managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 300 gp. A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'0" when asserting himself. He has shaved his head bald. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Secretive. Bonds: Nature, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 800 gp. Brown-green garnet (70 gp).